A dump cake is very similar to a fruit cobbler in that it is made up of a fruit filling topped with a cake-like batter. The recipe is named after the technique you use to make it, which is basically dumping everything into a pan before baking. A dump cake is an ideal recipe for kids since there is no mixing or difficult techniques involved. Canned fruits are dumped into a baking pan, topped with cake mix, butter, and nuts, and then baked. The result is something in between a cake and a cobbler, and amazingly delicious. It may be perfect for kids but adults will also love this recipe.
“The stepchild of the cobbler, a dump cake is a wonderful compromise to save you effort while still getting you a fruity treat. The recipe is especially suited to baking with children as it’s easy to make variants for their tastes and hard for them to fail at making!”—Noah Velush-Rogers
Ingredients
Steps to Make It
Gather the ingredients.
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F (or 325 F for a glass baking dish). Have a 9 x 13-inch baking pan ready.
Pour pineapple into the pan and spread evenly.
Using a spoon, evenly spread cherry pie filling over pineapple.
Sprinkle cake mix evenly over cherry and pineapple layers.
Cut butter into slices and place evenly over cake mix.
Sprinkle nuts on top, if using.
Bake until the cake is brown on top, about 1 hour.
Tips
- This cake can be served warm or cold. If you prefer to eat the dump cake cold, place in the refrigerator after it has cooled until chilled.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days or frozen up to three months. Thaw a frozen dump cake in the refrigerator and slowly reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds and then in 10-second intervals until warm.
Recipe Variations
- This combination of pineapple and cherry may be a big hit with the kids, but there are plenty of other dump cake versions to try from peach, pear, apple, pumpkin, and blueberry.
- For a twist, consider adding coconut or nuts as well.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or topped with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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356 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
51g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 10 to 12 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 356 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
Sodium 274mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 51g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 22g | |
Protein 2g | |
Vitamin C 6mg | 31% |
Calcium 93mg | 7% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 131mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |