Hamdi Saidani This easy dump cake recipe is made with boxed cake mix, canned fruit, butter, and a few pantry staples. The recipe creates a sweet, bubbly dessert with a golden, buttery topping and juicy fruit filling — all without mixing or fuss. Perfect for last-minute gatherings, potlucks, or a no-stress family dessert, dump cakes are ready in under an hour and serve 8–10 people.
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🍒 Dump Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
- 2 cans fruit pie filling (cherry, apple, peach, or your favorite)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced thin
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, nuts, or shredded coconut
🥧 How To Make Dump Cake
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add fruit filling: Spread canned pie filling evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Add cake mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the fruit — do not stir.
- Add butter: Arrange thin slices of butter across the top of the cake mix.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Don’t stir: Resist mixing — the magic happens when the butter melts into the cake mix.
- Mix and match flavors: Try chocolate cake mix with cherry pie filling, or spice cake with apple pie filling.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans, walnuts, or shredded coconut over the top before baking.
- Butter coverage matters: Make sure butter is spread evenly so all the cake mix bakes properly.
- Make it mini: Divide ingredients into ramekins for individual dump cakes.
🍧 What To Serve Dump Cake With?
Dump cakes are best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh whipped cream, or caramel drizzle. For a cozy fall dessert, pair apple dump cake with cinnamon whipped cream. Cherry or peach dump cake goes perfectly with a drizzle of chocolate sauce or toasted nuts.
🎚 How To Store Dump Cake Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Freeze: Freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
FAQs
Why is it called a dump cake?
Because you simply “dump” the ingredients into a pan — no mixing required.
Can I use fresh fruit instead of canned pie filling?
Yes, but you’ll need to add sugar and a little cornstarch to mimic the thickness of pie filling.
Can I use butter substitutes?
Yes, margarine or plant-based butter works, but real butter gives the best flavor.
What cake mixes work best?
Yellow, white, chocolate, or spice cake mixes all work, depending on the fruit filling.
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📊 Dump Cake Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 380mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 50g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 28g
- Protein: 3g
Dump Cakes
Description
Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert made with cake mix, canned fruit, and butter. Sweet, bubbly, and golden, it’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight treats.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Spread pie filling evenly in dish.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix on top (don’t stir).
- Place butter slices over cake mix.
- Bake 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.?
Notes
- Don’t stir: Resist mixing — the magic happens when the butter melts into the cake mix.
Mix and match flavors: Try chocolate cake mix with cherry pie filling, or spice cake with apple pie filling.
Add crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans, walnuts, or shredded coconut over the top before baking.
Butter coverage matters: Make sure butter is spread evenly so all the cake mix bakes properly.
Make it mini: Divide ingredients into ramekins for individual dump cakes.
