Easy 5-Ingredient Dump Cake Recipe for Quick Delicious Desserts to Impress
A quick and easy dump cake recipe using just five ingredients that delivers a buttery, fruity dessert perfect for busy nights and last-minute celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) fruit pie filling (cherry, peach, or blueberry)
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- Optional: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- Pour the canned fruit pie filling into the bottom of the pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit without stirring.
- Melt 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter and pour evenly over the cake mix.
- Optionally, sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon over the top.
- Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.
- Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not stir the cake mix into the fruit; layering is key for the signature crispy top and gooey fruit underneath. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For dairy-free versions, substitute butter with vegan butter or coconut oil. Use gluten-free cake mix for gluten-free adaptations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the cake
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 3035
- Fat: 1012
- Carbohydrates: 4550
- Protein: 23
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