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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Apr 27, 2022 by Dee

    This Blueberry Dump Cake recipe uses blueberry pie filling, cake mix and butter to make one of the best easy blueberry desserts ever! Your whole family will enjoy this delicious dessert, and it's perfect for potlucks and family gatherings! via @meamel

    This Blueberry Dump Cake recipe uses blueberry pie filling, cake mix and butter to make one of the best easy blueberry desserts ever! Your whole family will enjoy this delicious dessert, and it's perfect for a potluck or family gathering!

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    If you're looking for an easy blueberry dessert, you'll love this delicious blueberry dump cake recipe. No need to wait for blueberry season for fresh berries -- you make this easy recipe with blueberry pie filling and a box of cake mix!

    I have several easy dump cake recipes on the blog, including peach dump cake, lemon dump cake, strawberry dump cake, pineapple dump cake, apple pie dump cake, pumpkin dump cake and cherry dump cake.

    But this blueberry cake is a family favorite and one of our favorite dump cake recipes!

    box of vanilla cake mix and blueberry pie filling and butter and lemon on table

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this tasty dessert. You can find them in your grocery store or online if you don't have these pantry staples:

    • Blueberry pie filling -- I use 2 cans of blueberry pie filling
    • Box of white cake mix or yellow cake mix
    • Butter -- unsalted butter or salted butter sliced into thin pieces
    • Lemon zest -- optional, but enhances the blueberry flavor

    How to Make Blueberry Dump Cake

    First, you need to preheat your oven to 350 degrees f. Then, spray a baking dish with plenty of non stick cooking spray.

    Spoon blueberry pie filling into the prepared baking dish. Then, use a spatula to spread the pie filling evenly over the bottom of a baking dish. I use a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

    Sprinkle the lemon zest, if using, over the pie filling.

    blueberry pie filling and lemon zest in baking pan

    Next, sprinkle the dry cake mix over the blueberry pie filling.

    Gently spread the cake mix evenly over the blueberry layer. Use a spatula or clean knife or spoon for this part.

    spread vanilla cake mix over blueberries in cake pan with spatula

    Finally, slice a stick of butter and another half stick of butter. Place the thin slices of butter on top of the cake mix in even rows.

    You can fill in any gaps with small slivers of butter--just keep the butter pats in a single layer.

    As this delicious cake bakes, the butter melts into the dry mix and forms a buttery crust -- kind of like a blueberry cobbler or blueberry crisp!

    pats of butter on cake mix in baking pan

    Cook Time

    Place the dump cake into a preheated oven. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and firm.

    You may need a few more minutes of baking time though, because every oven is different. You can add more butter during the baking process if you find any large dry spots of cake mix.

    After this easy blueberry cobbler is done baking, remove from the oven and let it cool down a little before serving. It's best warm or at room temperature!

    baked blueberry dump cake with golden brown topping on table

    Serve this delicious blueberry dessert with whipped cream and, of course, a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!

    How to Store

    Store any leftover blueberry cobbler dump cake in an airtight container or in the baking dish covered with plastic wrap. It'll keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days -- if it even lasts that long!

    If your kitchen is nice and cool, you can leave the dump cake at room temperature. The filling stays firmer in the refrigerator though.

    You can eat your leftovers cold, at room temperature, or reheated lightly in the microwave on low power. Don't forget to top leftover cake with a scoop of ice cream!

    close up of dump cake with blueberry pie filling and ice cream on top

    Variations

    There are a few ways to customize this lemon blueberry dump cake to your liking.

    Instead of lemon zest, squirt a little lemon juice onto the blueberry pie filling. Or, mix crushed pineapple with the blueberries.

    You can also use just pie filling for an all blueberry version of this dump cake.

    What makes dump cakes the easiest cake recipe is the fact that you can use canned fruit filling instead of fresh fruit. But, if you want, you can use fresh blueberries. Just add a little sugar.

    You can use frozen blueberries as well! For extra lemon flavor, use lemon cake mix.

    You can also make a dump cake in the slow cooker or Instant Pot!

    Recipe

    slice of blueberry dump cake with scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and lemon slices

    Blueberry Dump Cake

    Published by Dee
    This Blueberry Dump Cake recipe uses blueberry pie filling, cake mix and butter to make one of the best easy blueberry desserts ever! Your whole family will enjoy this delicious dessert, and it's perfect for a potluck and family gatherings!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 241 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 21 oz cans blueberry pie filling
    • 1 15.25 oz box white cake mix
    • 1½ sticks butter thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray
    • Spoon blueberry pie filling into the baking dish, and spread evenly with spatula. Sprinkle lemon zest over pie filling (optional)
    • Sprinkle dry cake mix over pie filling, and spread with a spatula or knife so that it covers the filling
    • Place pats of butter in neat rows over cake mix, and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is hot and bubbly

    Notes

    Allow cake to cool down before slicing and eating for best results.
    Cake is done when top is golden brown and mostly firm. Center may be slightly soft. All ovens are different, so allow 40 to 60 minutes.
    Can use white, yellow, vanilla or lemon cake mix.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    This easy blueberry dump cake recipe is always the perfect dessert for summer months and one of our favorite easy dessert recipes!

    I hope you enjoy this great recipe as much as my family does!

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    1. Louis says

      March 06, 2023 at 11:47 am

      This is great and simple to make! The family ate it all up! No leftovers!5 stars

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    2. Julia says

      May 15, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      I just love that this is easy to make! My family enjoyed it a lot!5 stars

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    3. Amanda says

      May 07, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      This is the perfect easy dessert for summer! We loved it!5 stars

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    4. Beth says

      May 07, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      I love delicious, and I love easy. This one is both! I can't wait to make it again.5 stars

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    5. Staci says

      May 07, 2022 at 11:50 am

      Oh yum! This was a huge hit with my family!5 stars

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    6. Catalina says

      May 05, 2022 at 10:43 am

      Mmmm... who can resist this amazing blueberry dump cake! And it's so easy to make!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Sandra says

      May 04, 2022 at 10:10 pm

      Such a perfect and easy cake! Thank you! Everyone was impressed!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Erik says

      May 04, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      You weren’t kidding about this being easy. Love the flavors, too!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Betty says

      April 29, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      I now have made all of the variations! Simple and the grandkids helped me! These are going to be a staple around here!5 stars

      Reply

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