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Easy Blueberry Dump Cake

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This Easy Blueberry Dump Cake is a delicious, 3-ingredient dessert that tastes just like your favorite cobbler. Simply dump everything in a pan, bake, and then get ready to wow your tastebuds. Perfect when served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!

A serving of blueberry dump cake on a white plate, topped with ice cream.

Everyone has to have a secret dessert weapon. You know, a dish that’s easy to make, ready in no time, yet looks (and tastes) like you spent all day prepping everything.

That kind of dessert. One you keep in your back pocket for those last minute get-togethers or family gatherings.

Well, friends, say hello to my secret dessert weapon: Blueberry Dump Cake!

While the name might sound a little strange, I can assure you that this dump cake tastes almost like blueberry cobbler, but without all of the prep work.

And with just 3 ingredients — yes, THREE — you can bet that this is one of the easiest desserts that will ever grace your kitchen.

Overhead view of a blueberry dump cake made with frozen fruit. It's topped with three scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Now, I’m no stranger to dump cakes. In fact, the first time I debuted this kind of dessert was with this Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake from a few years ago. After I made this version, I was hooked.

Then came this Strawberry Cinnamon Dump Cake. And now, this blueberry dump cake.

Are you noticing a pattern here? Dump cakes and I are a match made in foodie heaven. I think you’ll feel the same way, too.

And I’m not lying when I say this is pretty much the best blueberry dump cake recipe ever. I mean, 3 ingredients and virtually no prep time to make a dessert that tastes just as good, if not better, than blueberry cobbler.

The juicy, tangy blueberries and sweet, buttery, cakey topping take this dessert to a whole new level. Once you take a bite, you’ll be a dump cake lover for life. I promise!

What is a dump cake?

The name may sound a little, well, weird, but it says it all. It’s literally a cake made by ‘dumping’ ingredients together and then baking.

A serving of blueberry dump cake on a white plate, topped with ice cream.

Ingredients in Blueberry Dump Cake

To make this 3-ingredient dump cake, you’ll need the following ingredients: 

  • Blueberries
  • Golden butter cake mix
  • Unsalted butter 

Can I Use Another Type of Cake Mix? 

Yes! My secret ingredient to make the ‘cobbler’ topping taste extra delicious is using a golden butter cake mix. It gives this blueberry cake an extra hint of buttery richness.

However, if you can’t find a butter cake mix, yellow cake mix would work just as well, too.

Can I use frozen fruit in this dump cake?

Yes! Fresh or frozen blueberries works well and I guarantee you won’t notice a difference. If you make this dump cake with frozen fruit, it makes this blueberry dump cake recipe acceptable to make year round.

I like to make this blueberry dump cake with fresh blueberries whenever I can though, because fresh berries taste so much sweeter to me. 

Should I Thaw Frozen Blueberries for Dump Cake? 

No, if making the recipe with frozen blueberries you do NOT need to thaw them first. However, you may need to add a couple minutes to the bake time. 

How to Make Blueberry Dump Cake

With this 3-ingredient dump cake, I ‘dumped’ in a layer of blueberries, followed by a butter cake mix (dry mix only, no other ingredients to make the cake), and then added sliced, unsalted butter to the top of the cake.

That’s it! You really just dump everything together and the let the oven work its magic.

A serving of blueberry dump cake on a white plate, topped with ice cream.

How to Store Blueberry Dump Cake

I prefer to store it at room temperature. I like to store dump cake in an air tight container for up to four days.

Can you freeze dump cake?

You sure can! Simply store cake in a freezable ziploc bag or container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw, and enjoy!

How to serve dump cake

I like to serve it warm, after it’s been out of the oven for 10-15 minutes. However, you could heat it up in the microwave or eat at room temperature, too. Each way is delicious!

A big scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream makes the perfect topping for dump cake recipes.

Dump Cake Variations to Try

  • It’s easy to customize a dump cake, depending on your tastes. Swap out the blueberries with your fruit of choice, such as raspberries, pineapple, or peaches.
  • Combining fruits would work beautifully, too. How about a mixed berry, cherry pineapple, or strawberry banana dump cake?
  • Want to change the flavor of the cake? Swap out the butter cake mix with french vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate, or strawberry.

So, have I convinced you to try this recipe for blueberry dump cake yet? I guarantee it’ll be your favorite summer treat and maybe, just maybe, your secret dessert weapon, too!

Looking for more recipes using frozen blueberries? 

  • Blueberry Cobbler
  • Blueberry Banana Bread
  • Blueberry Yogurt Cake
  • Peach Blueberry Crisp
  • Blueberry Sauce
This Easy Blueberry Dump Cake is a delicious, three ingredient dessert that tastes just like your favorite cobbler. Simply dump everything in a pan, bake, and then get ready to wow your tastebuds. Perfect when served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Easy Blueberry Dump Cake

This Easy Blueberry Dump Cake is a delicious, three ingredient dessert that tastes just like your favorite cobbler. Simply dump everything in a pan, bake, and then get ready to wow your tastebuds. Perfect when served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry cake, blueberry dessert, cake, dump cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 371kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish - 9x13

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries if using frozen, no need to thaw
  • 1 (16.25 ounce) box golden butter cake mix yellow or white works, too
  • ½ cup unsalted butter thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking pan or glass dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place blueberries in an even layer onto bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of blueberries in an even layer. Place sliced butter on top of cake mix, covering as much of the mix as possible.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until top is golden and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

See my tips for making this blueberry dump cake in the post (above the recipe box)

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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By Gayle | July 8, 2019

Comments

  1. Dee Jones says

    July 9, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    I happen to really enjoy dump cakes and am always looking for a new recipe. I love blueberries, so I click on to this one immediately. Most of mine use crushed pinneapple and juice first, then the base fruit. I noticed no pinneapple, okay, but when the recipe said to put the dry cake mix over the strawberries, oops!
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    • Gayle says

      July 10, 2019 at 6:41 am

      I've never made a dump cake with pineapple juice, but sounds good! This one is so easy. You'd love it!
      Reply
    • Leona says

      August 8, 2019 at 6:54 am

      I love dump Cakes too and this one is super easy, but when it went from blueberries to strawberries I said the same thing OOPS! Someone didn’t proof read before posting , but being an older baker I Knew what she meant . This is a recipe that can be changed with different fruit! Thank You for posting !
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      • Gayle says

        August 8, 2019 at 6:59 am

        Just an error on my part, fixed. Thanks for pointing out.
  2. Mary says

    May 23, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    I had never made a dump cake before this. It was so easy and came out so amazingly delicious. Thank you for sharing. It is the new family favorite.

    5 stars

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    • Gayle says

      May 24, 2021 at 8:00 am

      I'm so happy you enjoyed, Mary! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    July 4, 2022 at 10:59 am

    First cake I've ever made, waiting patiently for it to come out of the oven smells heavenly used blueberries and then maybe for strawberries and one banana i
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    • Gayle says

      July 4, 2022 at 12:20 pm

      Hope you enjoy! This is one of my favorite cakes!
      Reply

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