Dump Cake

Dump cake is a simple baked dessert made by layering fruit, dry cake mix, butter, and optional coconut into a baking dish without stirring. This comforting dessert bakes into a golden, buttery topping with a warm fruity center in under an hour.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake mix dessert, dump cake, easy dessert, fruit cake, potluck dessert

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Lila benett

Cost: 7

Equipment

9-by-13-inch baking dish
oven
knife
cutting board
measuring cups
aluminum foil optional for covering during baking

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans canned fruit with juice
1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and position the oven rack in the center.
Pour both cans of fruit with their juice into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Dice cold butter into 1/2-inch cubes and keep chilled until ready to use.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit without stirring.
Scatter butter cubes evenly over the cake mix layer.
Sprinkle coconut flakes evenly over the butter if using.
Sprinkle kosher salt over the top if using unsalted butter.
Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and fruit bubbles around the edges.
Check that the topping is set and lightly caramelized after 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not stir the ingredients after layering or the signature dump cake texture will be lost. Use cold diced butter for the crispiest topping and tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly during baking.

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