Easy Dump Cake with Berries
A quick and simple 3-ingredient dessert featuring fresh or frozen berries, yellow cake mix, and butter, creating a gooey, golden crust with juicy berry pockets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 to 3 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 g), melted
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
- Optional: Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- If desired, toss the berries gently in a mixing bowl with a teaspoon of sugar or a splash of vanilla extract.
- Pour the berries evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the berries without stirring.
- Melt the butter completely (about 45 seconds in the microwave or on low heat in a saucepan).
- Pour the melted butter slowly and evenly over the dry cake mix layer, spreading gently with a spatula or spoon to moisten all the dry mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and juices are bubbly around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes to allow juices to thicken.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Do not stir the layers once assembled to maintain texture. Use cold or frozen berries straight from the freezer to prevent sogginess. Melt butter thoroughly for even browning. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Let cool before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of cake
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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