3 ingredients are all that it takes to make this blueberry dump cake recipe. A yellow cake mix and canned blueberry pie filling are the stand-out flavors of this easy dump cake recipe. Great for a weeknight dessert, potluck, or summer celebration.
No matter what the occasion, a classic dump cake, is always a welcome dessert. Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or some whipped cream and serve up one decadent and affordable dessert.
This berry dump cake is a classic dessert that so many made years ago. It was quick, affordable and as the name stands, you dump and bake. A perfect dessert for busy moms.
This blueberry dump cake recipe is
- Made with 3 ingredients
- Dump and bake dessert
- Easy prep
- Similar to a cobbler
- Affordable
- Perfect for any occasion
Ingredients Needed
- Yellow or White Cake Mix
- Blueberry Pie Filling or fresh Blueberries
- Butter
How to Make Dump Cake
Full directions and measurements for this dish are in the printable recipe card below. These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe.
Start by preheating your oven and prepping your 9×13 pan as directed.
Then you will open up your blueberry pie filling and pour it into the pan. Spread it out for an even layer.
Next, you will sprinkle the dry cake mix all over the pie filling, making sure to spread evenly.
Slice your butter into thin slices and place evenly all over the top of the dry cake mix. Bake as directed until golden brown on top.
Allow the dump cake to cool a bit before you slice and serve, as the fruit filling will be very hot.
Expert Tips and Variations To Recipe
- Make sure that you evenly spread the pie filling, cake mix and butter. If you do not do so, there will be places that don’t cook properly.
- You need to use butter not margarine for this recipe. The margarine has oil in it which will make the cake oily and greasy on top. Which you don’t want.
- If you do not have a yellow cake mix feel free to swap with a white cake mix.
- Top the cake with ice cream, whipped cream or even fresh berries and enjoy.
Storage
With any of your leftover blueberry cake, you will want to store it in the refrigerator. The cake will last for 4-5 days in the fridge. You can eat the leftover cake cold, or warm it up in the microwave for a fresh oven warmth.
Or, go the extra step and freeze any of the cake you don’t plan to eat right away. Simply store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight or warm it up straight from frozen.
Easy Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans cans blueberry pie filling 21 oz
- 4 cups fresh blueberries optional
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix1 1/2 sticks of butter melted sliced, or shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9X13 pan with nonstick spray
- Place pie filling or fresh berry mixture in bottom of the pan in an even layer
- Evenly sprinkle on cake mix
- Top with butter
- Bake about 30 minutes until golden and bubbly
Notes
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Oh wow this sounds so simple and easy! I will need to try it.
Yes, you fo Jupiter, it’s straightforward to make. Thank you for coming by!
I am loving the ease of this recipe! Looks delicious and will have to make this=s fir my husband as he loves Blueberry anything!
Thank you, Melissa. I love blueberries as well. Thank you for stopping by!
dump cakes are so easy to make – i love them when i’m short on time! Blueberry sounds sooo yummy.
Hi Katie, I, too, love the ease of dump cakes. Thank you for stopping by!
I have never made a dump cake and do not know why they call it that but this one looks like a cake I could make. I love blueberries and this seems easy enough to put together.
I’m pretty sure you can make this, Melissa; it is a pretty straightforward recipe. Thank you for coming by!
This looks so delicious! I know I am a fan of delicious and easy, and seems to have both my favorite things! lol
It’s a straightforward and delicious dish Wren. I am also a fan of delicious, quick, and easy thank you for stopping by!
Wow I didn’t know dump cake making would be so easy. This weekend will be dedicated for it. I may use strawberries though.
That sounds wonderful, Indrani. What’s great about this recipe is you can choose any fruit of your liking thanks for coming by!
Looks good! And it kind of look like the blackberry cobbler that we love.
Hi Lynndee, Yes, they are very similar. Thanks for coming by
The cake mix really made our life easier! Glad I came over this. I will try out your recipe over the weekend. So excited to try it out!
Anosa, I know right cake mixes make all recipes so much easier. Thank you for stopping by!
we don’t have a huge supply of blueberries in my country but we love them because they are so healthy. I love your recipe, too, because it’s so easy. I’ll make this when I see blueberries in the store.
Hi, Ivan! Yes, this recipe is straightforward and sounds perfect. Thanks for coming by!
Blueberry dump cake looks delicious that too with cake mix wonderful idea love it.
Hi Swathi, using the cake mix make this recipe so much easier and less effortless.Thank you for coming by!
It’s the perfect time of year for blueberries! They feel like a summer must. Maybe because I use them in my red, white, and blue baking over summer holidays. Can’t wait to try this dump cake!
I do agree with you, Melanie, perfect time of time for the year. Thank you for coming by!
oh my gosh this looks so good!!! I love a good dump cake super tasty.
Doesn’t Bella! Me too! Dump cakes are the best. Thank you for coming by!
I love making dump cakes. They’re so simple to make. I’ll have to try this one out. I do love blueberries.
Dump cakes are great, aren’t they? Kathy, I, too, love blueberries. Thank you for coming by!
It sounds really easy to make this cake. And blueberries are my favorite!
Catalina, it is straightforward to make, especially with only three-ingredient. Thank you for stopping by!
This is a lovely recipe and you have used just 3 ingredients which is awesome. The flavour of blueberries is really irresistible.
Yes Yes Yes lol, love blueberries. Thank you for coming by, Sandy!
I bet this tasted delicious. It’s a nice easy way to make a cake that is guaranteed to taste great.
It was tasty and so delicious. Thank you for coming by Melanie!
I love simple desserts. This looks delicious!
I do, too Monica, Most of my recipes here are simple, quick, and easy! Thank you for coming by!
Wow, this is so easy and I got all of these in my pantry!
That’s great! Scarlett, Make it! This recipe is so easy, and it’s delicious. Thank you for coming by!
I loved that brand of premix cake. I’m gonna try this dump cake.
Then it’s perfect, Richelle, and Yes, please do! Thanks for coming by!
I love how easy this recipe looks to make. I can’t wait to give it a try.
It’s effortless and quick, so it is a win-win.. thank you for coming by!
I need to try making this. It looks like an easy and quick fix
Yes, you do Louisa, Yes it is! Thank you for coming by!
I have frozen blueberries. Will they work in this recipe?
Hi Tara, I personally would not use frozen blueberries. It will make the dish watery… Thank you for stopping by!
I will be making this for sure! I just love blueberries and this looks delicious.
Hey Amber, Thank you, and thanks for coming by!
I love blueberries, such a yummy treat. Need to make it
Me too Mimi, Thank you for sopping by!
This sounds so good, and easy! As long as I can find a gluten-free cake mix! I love blueberry everything so I want to try this, yum!
Hi Julie, I’m pretty sure they all have Gluten-free mixes. Thank you for stopping by
I keep seeing these dump cakes on tiktok. I can’t wait to try this one!
Hi Heather, really? I’m not on that platform. Thanks for stopping by!