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I think it can be said that there is a fairy tale like nature in a recipe that can be prepared very quickly and at the same time is mouthwatering. Well, that’s exactly what one gets with the good old dump cake or a traditional dump cake. The name dump cake does not sound very fancy; however, once you get to taste this literal piece of cake made with buttery topping, you will know why it’s loved. This recipe is very easy; all that is needed is to combine all the ingredients in a baking dish, stir them up and bake. But in this blog, we will guide you step by step on preparing and even presenting the most delicious and fancy dump cake to your family and friends.
Why you will love this Dump Cake Recipe
A dump cake is one of the simplest and easiest cakes to prepare and that is also the beauty of it. There is no need to mention that with the help of a couple of common ingredients and virtually no preliminary treatment, it is possible to make a delicious dessert, which might turn out to be more effective than any other big cake recipe. The boxed cake mix and the fruit filling is baked with butter spread on top and hence the final crust is golden and crisp while the inside is still soft and gooey. In a way, it does not matter if this is your first time baking or if you have been baking for years, this recipe is fail-proof.
To begin with, let me share with you the list of ingredients that you will have to prepare this yummy dump cake.
Ingredients For Dump Cake
To bake your perfect dump cake, you require a few simple items in your list of what you will need. Here’s what you’ll need:
Fruit Filling: The more common options are cherry, blueberry or apple pie filling that is obtainable in a tin. It is made use of as the fruit filling and serves as the sweetner and as the moistness in the cake.
Boxed Cake Mix: For a traditional form of a dump cake it is advisable to use a yellow or white cake mix. However you can try other kinds of extracts such as chocolate or spice cake extract if that suits your taste bud more.
Butter: For the topping to be golden brown you will require unsalted butter. The butter should be cold and it is preferable to slice it rather thinly so that it incorporates evenly within the cake mix.
Optional Toppings: Some additions that one can include are chopped nuts, shredded coconut or even chips to the dump cake in order to enhance the texture and taste of the food.
After you have accumulated these ingredients, there are only a few things you need to do in order to make what I think will be the best dump cake on this planet.
Dump Cake Recipe with Steps
Once you have your ingredients, let us then proceed and walk you through how to make a dump cake. The best part? This doesn’t require any form of equipment or special skills, and so getting this right is quite easy. Here’s how you do it:Here’s how you do it:
1. Preheat Your Oven
First of all melt margarine in large microwave-safe bowl for few seconds in microwave oven then preheat your oven at 350°F (175°C). This way makes sure your dump cake cooks to light brown and develop a good crust on the top part.
2. Prepare Your Baking Dish
For this recipe you will need the baking dish in size of 9 x 13 inches. In order to avoid the cake to stick on to the dish, lightly coat it with butter or spray some non-stick spray.
3. Add the Fruit Filling
Next, take the canned fruit filling and pour this over the surface of the baking dish, then level it out with a spatula. The layer of the fruit must be put at the bottom of the dish and it must entirely cover it. In case you are using a number of types of fruit, then you can either blend them at once or make layers to get the taste variety.
4. Sprinkle the Cake Mix
Next, on this fruit filling, spread your boxed cake mix evenly all over it so that it covers the filling completely. No need for it to swirl, and the cake mixture simply should envelop the layer of fruit. This dry layer will become moist crunchy layer which will be sprinkled at the top of the cake when baked.
5. Add the Butter
Place the cold butter slices on the layer place them evenly on the cake mix. When the cake is in bake, the butter softens and the dry mixture gets to stick on the outer surface to make the crunchy brown crustage that is so appetizing.
6. Bake Your Dump Cake
Put the baking dish into the oven and bake for 45- 50 minutes or until the top becomes golden brown and the fruit filling starts to rise from the edges. You’ll know it’s ready when the lovely smell of the baked fruits and the buttery cake assails your nostrils.
7. Let It Cool
DUMP cake needs to be allowed to cool for about fifteen minutes after which you will be ready to serve it. This brings it back to the kitchen to set for few minutes making it easier to serve the filling.
Ingredients Substitutions for a Dump Cake
Although the basic dump cake recipe is easy to make, easy to prepare and delicious, you can easily change the ingredients to your taste or your diet. Here are some ingredient alternatives to consider:Here are some ingredient alternatives to consider:
Cake Mix Substitutes
As I earlier mentioned, you can also try a different flavor of cake mix in case you’d like to change the taste. Delicious cherry filling is good with chocolate cake mix that forms this recipe that resembles more the Black Forest cake. In the same way, a spice cake mix having compact apple filling is great for a specials autumn sweet treat.
Fruit Filling Variations
But don’t let this discourage you from homemade pie fillings, using fresh instead of the shop bought canned pie filling! Fresh fruits may be used or frozen fruits could also be used in preparing the fruit salad. For example, fresh peaches or mixed berries make a very delicious and fresh dumped cake. All you need to remember is to put in some sugar and cornstarch for the fresh fruits in order to thicken the fillings.
Healthier Options
If you wish to follow a healthier version of the dump cake try to get a sugar-free cake mix and low-sugar fruits for the filling. You can also use less amount of it or swap it with coconut oil or any other vegan butter for those who are sensitive to dairy products.
Toppings
One can toss in nuts such as pecans or walnuts then bake for an added crunchy element to the cake. Another really good ingredient is the shredded coconut, you get that really tropical feel with this dump cake. If one may wish to make the cake more special, one can sprinkle a number of chopped up chocolates on the cake mixing before putting it to bake.
What To Serve With Dump Cake
A dump cake is best served with some form of side dishes that are meant to complement some of the exquisite flavors in the cake. Here are some ideas on what to serve with your freshly baked dump cake:Here are some ideas on what to serve with your freshly baked dump cake:
Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla ice cream, a scoop of it, is the best to serve with a warm dump cake. It is fit and proper that a cool creamy ice cream is accompanied with a hot gooey filling to provide and offer that sweet paradise.
Whipped Cream
A tasty addition to your dump cake, light fluffy whipped cream is an elegant final touch. It is better to buy whipped cream and the cream can also be prepared by beating fresh cream with sugar and vinegar.
Custard
For even more deliciousness, a quick drenching of a warm, smooth, and creamy custard over the dump cake do the magic. I personally think the custard is soft which compliments the hardness of the pie crust and the burst of the fruity feeling.
Fresh Berries
To balance a dump cake’s taste, one should consider the fruit taste and serve it with fresh berries. Strawberries, raspberries or blue berries suit best in this preparation; it gives a nice colour and taste to the dessert.
Caramel Sauce
Take some warm caramel sauce and pour it all over the dump cake to give it more, more sugar. Caramel, besides coating the buttery crust, contributes in the quality as well as increases the richness of tart.
Step-by-Step Cleanup Tips
Once you are done with your yummy dump cake, it’s time to clean up and this should not take a lot of your time. Here are some tips:
1. Soak the Baking Dish
When you are done with the cake you can fill the baking dish with warm water mixed with a dish soap. Afterwards, let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to soften any particles which may be sticking on the utensils.
2. Use a Non-Abrasive Sponge
While washing the dish it is recommended to use a nonabrasive sponge that should not create scratches on the dish. Rinse of any residual soap, then wipe and wash off the dish gently and it should come out very easily.
3. Store Leftovers Properly
If there are any leftover, then they need to be stored in an airtight pack and kept inside the refrigerator. The dump cake is quite suitable to be stored and will last up to 3 days. To reheat you just microwave a serving for 20-30 seconds and your meal is as good as new!
Fruit Filling: The more common options are cherry, blueberry or apple pie filling that is obtainable in a tin. It is made use of as the fruit filling and serves as the sweetner and as the moistness in the cake. Boxed Cake Mix: For a traditional form of a dump cake it is advisable to use a yellow or white cake mix. However you can try other kinds of extracts such as chocolate or spice cake extract if that suits your taste bud more. Butter: For the topping to be golden brown you will require unsalted butter. The butter should be cold and it is preferable to slice it rather thinly so that it incorporates evenly within the cake mix. Optional Toppings: Some additions that one can include are chopped nuts, shredded coconut or even chips to the dump cake in order to enhance the texture and taste of the food. First of all melt margarine in large microwave-safe bowl for few seconds in microwave oven then preheat your oven at 350°F (175°C). This way makes sure your dump cake cooks to light brown and develop a good crust on the top part. For this recipe you will need the baking dish in size of 9 x 13 inches. In order to avoid the cake to stick on to the dish, lightly coat it with butter or spray some non-stick spray. Next, take the canned fruit filling and pour this over the surface of the baking dish, then level it out with a spatula. The layer of the fruit must be put at the bottom of the dish and it must entirely cover it. In case you are using a number of types of fruit, then you can either blend them at once or make layers to get the taste variety. Next, on this fruit filling, spread your boxed cake mix evenly all over it so that it covers the filling completely. No need for it to swirl, and the cake mixture simply should envelop the layer of fruit. This dry layer will become moist crunchy layer which will be sprinkled at the top of the cake when baked. Place the cold butter slices on the layer place them evenly on the cake mix. When the cake is in bake, the butter softens and the dry mixture gets to stick on the outer surface to make the crunchy brown crustage that is so appetizing. Put the baking dish into the oven and bake for 45- 50 minutes or until the top becomes golden brown and the fruit filling starts to rise from the edges. You’ll know it’s ready when the lovely smell of the baked fruits and the buttery cake assails your nostrils. DUMP cake needs to be allowed to cool for about fifteen minutes after which you will be ready to serve it. This brings it back to the kitchen to set for few minutes making it easier to serve the filling.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat Your Oven
2. Prepare Your Baking Dish
3. Add the Fruit Filling
4. Sprinkle the Cake Mix
5. Add the Butter
6. Bake Your Dump Cake
7. Let It Cool
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Final Thoughts
Dumping all the ingredients into a cake and into the pan is one of the easiest cake recipes I’ve ever come across and to top it off, the outcome is quite tasty. That’s why this dessert is super easy to cook and can be served in billions of variations, that’s why this delicious sweet has become popular in so many families. Regardless of whether you use the basic ingredients or try a new and creative combination your dump cake will be a crowd favorite at any event.
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Well then why not give it a try? Get your ingredients, let them go through the steps, and absolutely love your baked dump cake. Happy baking!
