Easy Dump Cake

A simple, crowd-pleasing dump cake made with fruit filling, cake mix, butter, and a tender golden topping. Perfect for busy days and casual gatherings.

This easy dump cake is a no-fuss baked dessert with layers of fruit filling, dry cake mix, and butter that bake into a bubbling, golden treat. It is ideal for potlucks, family dinners, and last-minute sweets when you want something comforting with very little prep.

Ingredients

• 2 cans fruit pie filling, about 21 ounces each, such as cherry or peach
• 1 can crushed pineapple, 20 ounces, undrained
• 1 box yellow cake mix, 15.25 ounces
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
2. Spread the fruit pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish. If using pineapple, spoon it over the fruit filling and spread gently.
3. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer. Do not stir.
4. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon and chopped nuts over the top.
5. Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible over the cake mix, covering most of the surface.
6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
7. Let the dump cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving so it can set slightly.
8. Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.