Description
This Blueberry Dump Cake Butter is a simple, comforting dessert that layers sweet blueberry pie filling with yellow cake mix and topped with cold butter for a rich, buttery crust. Fresh blueberries add a burst of freshness, making it a perfect easy-to-make summer treat or anytime dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 31.5 ounces blueberry pie filling (two 15.75-ounce cans)
- 1-2 cups fresh blueberries (optional)
Topping
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter, cold, sliced into thin pats
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dump cake.
- Layer Blueberry Filling: Spread the blueberry pie filling evenly into the bottom of a 9”x13” baking dish, ensuring full coverage for a juicy base.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix uniformly over the blueberry filling to create the cake topping layer.
- Top with Butter: Slice the cold salted butter into very thin pats and distribute them over the entire surface of the dry cake mix. Cover as much of the cake mix as possible; using cold butter makes this easier and helps create a flaky crust.
- Add Fresh Blueberries: Optionally, scatter 1-2 cups of fresh blueberries on top to add extra fresh fruit flavor and texture.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling around the edges. During the last few minutes, if you notice any dry areas, add more butter pats and bake a little longer to ensure even browning.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the dump cake from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes. This resting time allows the blueberry filling to thicken slightly, preventing it from being too runny when served.
Notes
- Using cold butter is key to achieving a flaky, crisp topping rather than a soggy one.
- Fresh blueberries are optional but enhance the texture and flavor beautifully.
- You can substitute other fruit pie fillings if you prefer different flavors.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- Resting the cake before serving helps the filling set and improves slicing consistency.
