Get ready to meet your new go-to dessert with this simple recipe for Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake!
This mouthwatering dessert is made with only three ingredients, blueberry pie filling, lemon cake mix and a stick of butter. It's so easy to make, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
The recipe uses a boxed cake mix to make the yummy crumb topping
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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?
In this post, I go through the process of creating this heavenly treat, and share some tips and tricks to take your Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake to the next level.
Your family is really going to love this recipe. And you're going to love how incredibly easy it is to put together. So why not treat everyone to something yummy this weekend? You might even have all the ingredients in your pantry to make it!
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?
- Dump cake or a crunch cake is very similar to a fruit cobbler.
- It's made with a can of fruit pie filling and a boxed cake mix.
- The cake mix gives you the crunchy buttery topping.
- You basically do just like the title says and dump the ingredients into a baking dish and then top it off with the cake mix followed by a stick of butter.
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📋Ingredients
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.
💡 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.
Baking Instructions
- Add the lemon cake and butter mixture to the top of the blueberry pie filling and bake in a 350 degree preheated oven until hot and 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 Tips
- 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.
🔁 Reheating Tips
- To enjoy the cake again, simply 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.
- 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.
- 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
Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake will be one of the most easiest and delicious cakes you'll ever bake!
Ingredients
- 1 box Lemon Cake Mix; 15.25 ounce size
- 2 cans Blueberry Pie Filling; 21 ounces each
- ½ cup butter melted
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
You can make this recipe using any flavor of canned pie filling.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 324Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 415mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 0gSugar: 16gProtein: 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.
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!
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!