Easy Dump Cake

An effortless dessert made with fruit filling, cake mix, and butter — a classic comfort treat that’s ready in minutes!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Cake Layers

2 cans pie filling such as cherry, apple, or peach (21 oz each)
1 box yellow or white cake mix 15 oz
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut optional for topping

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
Spatula

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Pour the canned fruit filling evenly into the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit filling. Do not mix.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix. Make sure most of the surface is covered.
Optional: Add nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.
Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling at the edges. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.