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
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Gather the ingredients.
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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.
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Pour pineapple into the pan and spread evenly.
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Using a spoon, evenly spread cherry pie filling over pineapple.
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Sprinkle cake mix evenly over cherry and pineapple layers.
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Cut butter into slices and place evenly over cake mix.
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Sprinkle nuts on top, if using.
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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. |