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Dump Cakes
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Simplify dessert with these foolproof Dump Cakes that require just minutes of prep for spectacular results. Choose from three luscious variations—cherry-pineapple, peach, or blueberry—each featuring fruit topped with cake mix and butter that transforms into a bubbly, golden treat in the oven. Perfect for beginners or busy bakers, these versatile desserts combine the best elements of cobblers and cakes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a homey dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake:
One 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
One 15-ounce can crushed pineapple
1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter
Peach Dump Cake:
1 large can peaches in syrup
1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter

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Blueberry Dump Cake:
2 21-oz. cans blueberry pie filling.
1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter
 
Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving
 
 

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°.

For the cherry-pineapple dump cake:
Dump the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Stir together.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit.
Add the butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix**.
 
For the peach dump cake:
Dump the peaches into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit.
Add the butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix**.

For the blueberry dump cake:
Dump the blueberry pie filling into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit.
Add the butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix**.
 
Bake until the tops are brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
 
 
**Some of the recipes call for melting the butter and drizzling it. 
 
  • If you used the melted butter, drizzle it carefully so that it covers as much of the surface as possible. Use a knife or spatula to move the melted butter around on the top to even it out.
  • I use solid butter, cut into 1 tablespoon (or thinner) slices and then sliced again. I cover as much of the surface as I can with these butter pieces.
What you don't want to end up with are "dust" spots.
Servings\Yield
Serves 12
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 380; Total Fat: 17g (Saturated Fat: 10g); Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 340mg; Total Carbohydrates: 57g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 38g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
From Ree Drummond and others.
Pretty much the recipe is to dump a bunch of fruit in a baking dish, spread the cake mix on top, cover with butter and bake.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: cake, crushed pineapple, cherry pie filling, canned peaches, desserts, blueberry
🗂️ Categories: 🍰 Cakes, 🍨 Desserts
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Dump Cakes was added on April 21, 2019 and last updated on April 20, 2025.
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