Easy Blueberry Dump Cake
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.
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No matter 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
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and exact measurements.
How to Make Dump Cake
- 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; add sugar when using fresh berry mixture and spread it out for an even layer. (Photo 1)
- Next, you will sprinkle the dry cake mix all over the pie filling, making sure to spread evenly. (Photo 2)
- Slice your butter into thin slices and place evenly over the top of the dry cake mix. Bake as directed until golden brown on top. (Photo 3)
- Allow the dump cake to cool a bit before you slice and serve, as the fruit filling will be scalding. (Photo 4)
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, 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 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.
Recipe FAQs
Dump cakes are an old-school dessert that many church gatherings would find these cakes. They were so popular because you dump in your baking pan, top them with butter, and throw them in the oven. It is similar to flavor to a cobbler.
You will want to bake your dump cake for around 30 minutes. The top will become golden and you will see the dry cake mix soaks in the butter to make it a golden crust on top.
If you want reach for 4 cups fresh blueberries and 1 cup granulated sugar. Mix that together and spread in the bottom of your baking dish. This works just as good as the pie filling, but with a more homemade feel to it.
Go right ahead and use any fruit you would like. Just do the 2 cans of pie filling or 4 cups of fresh fruit. You could even do a berry dump cake with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Get creative and create a dessert that fits your flavor preference.
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Easy Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans cans blueberry pie filling 21 oz
- 4 cups fresh blueberries optional
- 1 cup sugar for fresh berry mixture only
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix 1 ½ sticks of butter melted sliced, or shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C) 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
- Add 1 cup of sugar to the fresh berry mixture.
- Evenly sprinkle on cake mix
- Top with butter
- Bake about 30 minutes until golden and bubbly
Notes
Nutrition Information
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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!