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 occastion.
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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!
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Table of Contents
- What is a Dump Cake?
- Fresh Fruit Dump Cake
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1️⃣ Combine the Fresh Berries
- 2️⃣Add the Cake Mix and Butter
- 3️⃣Baking Instructions
- 📌How do you know when Dump Cake is Done?
- Before You Begin!
- 🥣Serving Tips
- Substitutions and Variations
- 🍶Storage Tips
- 💬 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.
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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
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
📌Baking Tip: This is a dump cake recipe. There is no stirring required! In fact, the recipe will not work if you stir the layers.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Combine the Fresh Berries
- In a medium bowl, combine the fresh blueberries and raspberries together with the lemon juice, granulated sugar and lemon juice.
2️⃣Add the Cake Mix and Butter
- Layer the cake mix over the top of the berry mixture.
- Then place the slices of butter on top.
3️⃣Baking Instructions
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 - 50 minutes.
📌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.
Before You Begin!
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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.
Substitutions and 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.
🍶Storage Tips
- Store the dump cake in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To 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.
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.
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.
Berry Dump Cake
Fresh blueberries and raspberries combined with sugar, cinnamon and a little lemon juice are the start of this Berry Dump Cake recipe.
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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
You could also use Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream as a topping!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 308Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 337mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 6gSugar: 33gProtein: 3g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
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