Description
This Blueberry Dump Cake is an easy and delicious dessert featuring juicy blueberries topped with a buttery cake layer. Ideal for any occasion, it can be enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Rinse fresh blueberries and remove stems; frozen blueberries can go straight into the bowl.
- Gently stir until the blueberries are well coated with the sugar and lemon juice.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the blueberries.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the yellow cake mix evenly over the blueberry mixture in the baking dish without stirring.
- If desired, sprinkle ground cinnamon over the cake mix.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- If using, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the blueberry mixture is bubbling around the edges.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop portions into bowls, ensuring a mix of blueberry filling and cake layer.
- Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
- For presentation, sprinkle with additional cinnamon or fresh blueberries.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before storing.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or reheat the entire dish in the oven.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to substitute other berries or add spices to suit your taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes