Dump cakes are delicious cobbler-like desserts. Theyre very quick to assemble, and you can mix and match the filling and topping flavors. They make great additions to potlucks, picnics, barbecues, and family dinners. They freeze well and keep for a few days in the refrigerator, so you can make them ahead. You can go straight to the easy dump cake recipes.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit. Slice the butter into tablespoons and distribute 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.
What does a dump cake taste like?
Its a cross between a cobbler and a crustless crumb pie. Its a dessert more than a cake in the traditional way, but we call it that because it uses a boxed cake mix.
The flavors will vary depending on the cake mix and filling you use and can go from a classic cherry dump cake to a modern lemon cobbler cake.
Can you freeze them?
Absolutely! And it keeps for a month. Cover it well, first in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil, and label it. Thaw at room temperature and warm slightly in a medium oven before serving.
You can flavor the fillings and toppings to match your palate.
So be inventive and let your imagination fly. Try new cake mix flavors and jazz up pie fillings (or canned fruit, like the pineapple dump cake) to make them your own.
Also known as a cobbler with cake mix, this effortless fruit dessert comes together quickly. This recipe is the classic, original dump cake, with a layer of canned pie filling and a topping made with a boxed cake mix. Its delicious, crowd-pleasing, freezes well, and you can mix and match different fillings with cake mix flavors.
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FAQ
What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake?
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Why is my dump cake not cooking in the middle?
Why is my dump cake still powdery?
How do you make a dump cake?
Most dump cakes are made in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Most dump cakes use either canned, frozen, or fresh fruit, fruit filling or canned pumpkin. Dump cakes are known for sprinkling a box of dry cake mix over the ingredients in the pan and then adding melted butter on top of the cake mix. It’s magical what happens inside the oven.
How long do you bake a dump cake?
Add the cherry pie filling to the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherries. Mix the almond extract with the melted butter. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden yellow. How Do You Know When a Dump Cake is Done Baking?
Does a dump cake need to be cooked through?
Nothing needs to be cooked through in a dump cake recipe. There are no raw eggs or anything like that. The fruit filling heats below while the butter melts above. The melted butter mixes with the dry cake mix to create my favorite part of the dessert. To get the best texture, the topping should be golden brown.
What is a dump cake with cake mix?
Also known as a cobbler with cake mix, this easy dessert comes together quickly. The recipe is the classic, original dump cake, with a layer of canned pie filling and a topping made with a boxed cake mix. It’s delicious, crowd-pleasing, freezes well, and you can mix and match different fillings with cake mix flavors.