Get ready to meet your new go-to dessert with this simple recipe for Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake!
With just three simple ingredients—blueberry pie filling, a stick of butter, and lemon cake mix, that turns into a delicious crumb topping when baked.
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It really doesn't get much easier than this recipe. You really do just "dump the ingredients" in a baking dish and bake! And did I mention that there's only THREE ingredients?
This recipe is a guaranteed family pleaser, and the best part? It's incredibly simple to whip up. Surprise your loved ones with a delicious treat this weekend – you might even have everything you need already in your pantry!
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Table of Contents
- What is a Dump Cake?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Recipe Ingredients
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Baking Instructions
- Serving Tips
- Before You Begin!
- Dump Cake Storage Instructions
- Dump Cake Reheating Tips
- Try these Dump Cake recipes next...
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What is a Dump Cake?
Dump cake, also known as crunch cake, is a simple and delicious dessert similar to a fruit cobbler. It consists of a can of fruit pie filling topped with a layer of dry cake mix, which creates a buttery, crunchy topping when baked.
To make it, you simply pour the fruit filling into a baking dish, sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the top, dot with butter, and bake until golden brown. This easy dessert requires minimal effort and is a popular choice for potlucks, picnics, and other casual gatherings.
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Recipe Ingredients
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Blueberries: Instead of using canned blueberry pie filling, you can use another pie filling such as apple, raspberries, strawberries or blackberries.
- Fresh Berries: You can replace the canned pie filling with fresh berries. Check out my Berry Dump Cake Recipe.
- Cake mix: If you don't have access to a lemon cake mix, you can substitute a white, yellow or a vanilla cake mix.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Empty both cans of blueberry pie filling into the bottom of a 9X13 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Combine the melted butter with the lemon cake mix until you get crumbs.
Step 3: There may still be a few small lumps, but most of the dry mix should be incorporated with the butter. The batter should be moist enough to fall off a spoon easily, but not so runny that it's watery.
Baking Instructions
Step 4: Add the lemon cake and butter mixture to the top of the blueberry pie filling.
Step 5: Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven until hot and bubbly.
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.
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Dump Cake Storage Instructions
Refrigerator: Make sure the cake has cooled completely to room temperature. Then, cover the cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent air from getting in and drying it out. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Freezer: Wrap the dump cake tightly in plastic wrap, then cover it with aluminum foil. This will help prevent freezer burn. Place the wrapped dump cake in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Dump Cake Reheating Tips
Microwave Reheating Tips: Place a slice of the cake on a microwave-safe dish and heat it for 30-60 seconds, checking after every 15 seconds or so to make sure it doesn't overcook.
Oven Reheating Tips: If you have a larger amount of cake to reheat, the oven may be a better option. Preheat your oven to 350°F and place the cake on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe dish. Cover it with foil to prevent any further browning or drying out, and bake for 10-15 minutes until it's heated through.
Air Fryer Reheating Tips: You can also reheat a cake in an air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and place the cake in an air fryer basket. Heat for approximately 5-10 minutes, checking frequently to ensure it doesn't overcook.
Note that the texture of the cake may change slightly when it is refrigerated, but it will still be delicious!
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📖 Recipe Card
Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake
Ingredients
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Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F..
- Pour both cans of blueberry pie filling evenly into the bottom of a 9X13 glass baking dish that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry lemon cake mix with the melted butter.
- Stir with a spoon until the mixture turns into small crumbs.
- Pour the butter/cake crumb mixture evenly over the pie filling in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the sides are hot and bubbling.
- Serve warm with fresh whipped cream of vanilla ice cream.
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Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2016 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Joyce Lynch says
Hi Lois, I made this blueberry lemon dump cake recipe a few weeks ago for my mom after her heart surgery. It was a delicious treat for her that we all enjoyed. Thanks!
Lois says
Thank you Joyce!! I'm glad you and your mom enjoyed the recipe. Hope she's feeling better!
Lynda says
We really enjoyed this recipe. I like the melted butter mixed into the cake mix rather than just putting the butter on top. I added a 1/4 cup of coconut in with the butter and cake mix for a different texture and taste. Thanks for the recipe Lois.
Lois says
Love the idea of adding coconut! Thanks for the great comment!
Sharon Nagel says
The recipe is perfect just the way it is. It's also fun to add extra items. I also like to add the butter in pats on the top and sprinkle with slivered Almonds .
Lois says
That sounds good too! Thank you for visiting.
Amanda says
Do you have to cover with with foil while it bakes? I used a can of blueberry pie filling and one can of lemon pie filling and mixed in fresh blueberries and dollops of cream cheese throughout. With lemon cake mix instead of vanilla.
Lois says
The recipe doesn't call for covering it with aluminum foil while it bakes. Your recipe sounds really different from what I posted, let me know how it turns out!
april says
can you use fresh blueberries?
Lois says
While you could sprinkle fresh blueberries in with the canned blueberry pie filling, you really need the syrup from the pie filling to make this recipe. Thank you for visiting.
Lisa says
Does this need to be refrigerated.
Lois says
Yes, you should refrigerate it if you don't plan to serve it right away as well as the leftovers. Thank you for visiting.
Melisa Woodruff says
Can you use a lemon pound cake mix? Have a box of lemon pound cake mix but would like to try something new besides following the box directions.
Lois says
Hi Melissa, I've never tried a pound cake mix for any of the dump cake recipes. If you do, please come back and let me know how it works out for you! Thanks!