Fresh blueberries and raspberries combined with sugar, cinnamon and a little lemon juice are the start of this Berry Dump Cake recipe.
The fresh berries add a delicious tartness to the sweetened vanilla cake mix making this a delicious dessert perfect to serve for any occasion.
This is just ONE of the many cake mix hacks that can help you create an easy dessert for your family.
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Unlike my other dump cake recipes that all use canned fruit, this recipe begins with fresh berries. I used fresh blueberries and raspberries. But really any combination of fresh berries will work.
It's really up to you and what fruit you enjoy. You'll be in heaven when you take your first bite!
Looking for more Dump Cake Recipes? Try my Apple Dump Cake Recipe, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Dump Cake or my Air Fryer Peach Dump Cake...yum!
Table of Contents
- What is a Dump Cake?
- Fresh Fruit Dump Cake
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Quick Tip
- Baking Instructions
- How do you know when Dump Cake is Done?
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Serving Tips
- Storage, Freezing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Cake Mix Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What is a Dump Cake?
A dump cake is very similar to a fruit cobbler, but doesn't have the biscuit batter topping.
To prepare a dump cake, you do just like the title says and dump the fruit into a baking dish and then top it off with the cake mix. The best news is, you can use any canned fruit you like!
When combined, the cake mix and butter create a batter and begin to bake together to give you the crunchy buttery topping.
Make sure you check out my Cake Mix Baking Secrets and Printable for more great cake mix ideas.
Fresh Fruit Dump Cake
Most of the dump cake recipes here on the blog use canned fruit. However, I wanted to try a dump cake recipe made with fresh berries..
You could substitute mixed frozen berries as well, which is good during the colder winter months and you maybe don't have access to fresh fruit.
This recipe is perfect when you need a quick, last minute dessert. It only requires a few ingredients which are pantry staples. It's easy to prepare when you need an emergency dessert for unexpected company or you're craving a sweet dessert.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Variations
- You can use frozen berries as well. Or choose any other berry combination you'd like.
- Add a can of crushed pineapple to the berry mixture. Pineapple combines well with fresh blueberries.
- You can add shredded coconut as well to the berry mixture.
- Add crushed pecans or walnuts to the top of the butter for added crunch.
- Check out this recipe for Easy Caramel Peach Cake.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the fresh blueberries and raspberries together with the lemon juice, granulated sugar and lemon juice.
Step 2: Evenly distribute the cake mix over the berry mixture, ensuring it covers the entire surface. Top with slices of butter, arranging them evenly across the cake mix.
Quick Tip
This is a dump cake recipe. There is no stirring required! In fact, the recipe will not work if you stir the layers.
Baking Instructions
Step 3: Place the dish in an oven preheated to 350°F and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
How do you know when Dump Cake is Done?
You'll know the cake is done when the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
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Serving Tips
It’s best to serve this dessert warm from the oven. If you can’t serve it warm from the oven, this cake also heats up nicely in the microwave.
Besides enjoying this dump cake as is, everything tastes better topped with fresh whipped cream or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage, Freezing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Store the dump cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months.
Thawing and Reheating: Defrost the frozen dump cake, place it in the refrigerator and then reheat in the microwave for a minute or until it is warmed through.
Recipe FAQ's
Can you make dump cake night before?
Yes, you can make a dump cake the night before you plan on serving it. Unless you want to serve it warm. You can always reheat the dessert in the microwave or in the oven until warmed through before serving.
How long can a dump cake sit out unrefrigerated?
A dump cake can sit out on the kitchen counter after it has baked for at least a few hours before serving. After you have served the dessert, anty leftovers should be covered and refrigerated.
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Berry Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 - 3 cups fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix; 15.25 ounce size
- ½ cup cold butter; cut into small cubes
- Whipped topping or homemade whipped cream
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the raspberries, bluerries, granulated sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.
- Pour into a 9X13 baking pan that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
- Spread the cake mix evenly over the top of the berriy mixture.
- Top with the slices of butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 - 50 minutes or until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbly.
- Serve warm with the whipped topping or homemade whipped cream.
Megha says
What a wonderful recipe! So appetising....:)
Tanya Turner says
Can I use only raspberries or do I need to use the blueberries also??
Lois says
You can use any fruit or fruit combination you'd like! I hope you enjoy the recipe!