Blueberry Dump Cake + Video
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.
Blueberry Dump Cake is like blueberry cobbler with cake mix — moist, delicious, and so easy. Make this 4 ingredient cake recipe for dessert tonight!
Blueberry Dump Cake
When you need a “no-brainer” dessert, look no further than this blueberry dump cake recipe. Baking this sweet treat is simpler than you could ever imagine!
There are so many other flavors to try like cherry and peach — or Oreo for you chocolate lovers. No matter what you choose, the technique is always the same.
Convenience is the secret to this 4 ingredient cake. You don’t even have to stir everything together!
Recipe Video
To see us make this blueberry dump cake recipe from start to finish, watch the video in this post!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
As mentioned above, you only need 4 ingredients to make this blueberry dump cake recipe. Even better, it doesn’t matter what brand or type of cake mix you use!
Gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes and pie fillings work just as perfectly as traditional ones do.
- Cake Mix – White or yellow cake mix are the best options!
- Blueberries – Fresh berries will give you the best texture. If you need to use frozen, be sure to thaw and drain them first.
Otherwise, the excess liquid will make your blueberry dump cake a bit soggy. - Pie Filling – Blueberry, of course, unless you want to make a different kind of berry dump cake! Mixed berry or strawberry pie filling would be tasty too.
- Butter – I prefer unsalted sticks, but salted will work just fine if that’s what you have on hand.
Tips for Making Blueberry Cobbler with Cake Mix
- Grease the pan well.
Cooking spray is nice and easy, but you can also rub a butter stick along the bottom and up the sides if you prefer.
Don’t skip this step, or it will be nearly impossible to scoop out slices of berry dump cake!
- Add ingredients in the order listed.
Start with the pie filling, then sprinkle the cake mix over the entire surface. Top with butter and then fresh berries.
Heavier ingredients (like fresh blueberries) tend to sink, so placing them on top guarantees they are scattered throughout the blueberry dump cake — instead of resting at the bottom.
- Don’t stir!!
If you’ve never made a dump cake before, it can be hard to trust the process.
But stirring will prevent the cakey topping from developing, and you’ll even up with a goopy mess instead.
Serving Suggestions
Blueberry dump cake is very similar to a cobbler, at least in terms of texture. It’s perfectly delicious warm or cold!
I like to scoop it into bowls with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream over the top.
Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe FAQ
It’s a cross between a cake and a cobbler. You literally dump the ingredients into a pan and bake — the best dessert for a busy home cook to make!
Plus, it’s a recipe that you can customize to your heart’s desire. Dump cake can be made using any flavor of cake mix and pie filling that you like. You can even make them sugar-free.
Depending on the recipe it can be a 3 or 4 ingredient cake, sometimes even more!
Absolutely! Make the recipe exactly as shown below, except layer everything into your crock pot instead of a pan.
You’ll still want to grease the bottom and sides of the crockpot before making blueberry cobbler with cake mix.
Cover and cook on High for 2 hours or Low for 4 hours.
Storing Leftover Berry Dump Cake
Once cool, cover the pan tightly with foil or transfer individual servings to storage containers.
Keep on the counter for a day or two, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Keep in mind that the cake topping will continue to soften over time.
You can also freeze blueberry dump cake for up to a month! Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then enjoy cold or reheat if desired.
Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.
Don’t miss a thing! Follow us on
Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram
Other Dump Cake Recipes
Blueberry Dump Cake + Video
Ingredients
Blueberry Dump Cake
- 42 ounces blueberry pie filling, 2 21-ounce cans
- 1 box white cake mix , or yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced into thin pats (about 48), 1 stick
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
Toppings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or spray it with nonstick baking spray.
- Add the blueberry pie filling to the bottom of the baking dish, and using a rubber spatula, spread it evenly over the surface of the dish.
- Sprinkle the cake mix on top of the blueberry filling, distribute evenly. Shake the pan, to make sure the cake mix is spread evenly.
- Place pats of butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake the Blueberry Dump Cake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Start checking on the cake after 40 minutes.
- Remove cake from the oven and let it just slightly cool on a cooling rack.
- Scoop cake into bowls, top with vanilla ice cream. Serve warm.
Video
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published April 2020, updated and republished August 2023
Disclosure: Posts may contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product through an affiliate link your price will remain the same and The Slow Roasted Italian will automatically receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting us, it helps us keep creating new recipes.
When do you add the two cups of fresh blueberries ?
Did I miss something ?
Yup you did, after putting the butter on top, then add the fresh blueberries
Glad you ask that I was wondering the samething I read the recipe twice thinking I missed something but it doesn’t say when to add 2 cups of blueberries 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
what about the sugar and how much of it
There’s no sugar in this recipe.
Sounds wonderful! Where do you recommend using the fresh blueberries?
Fresh blueberries go on last, after the pads of butter. 🙂
Blueberries are added last on top of the pads of butter. 🙂
I wondering if a lemon cake mix might be good as well.
Would this also work if you made your own berry
pie filling ??
An blueberry pie filling be replaced with fresh blueberries ??
Hi Barbara,
Blueberries and blueberry pie filling are quite different in consistency and moisture content. However, if you’re wanting to make the recipe with fresh fruit, you could make blueberry compote or puree and see how that works. Good luck!
TSRI Team member,
Becca
Blackberries?
Can I use an angel food cake
Hi Barbara,
We haven’t tested the recipe using an angel food cake mix, but it sounds like a fantastic idea! Definitely give it a try, and please let us know how it goes.
TSRI Team member,
Becca
I have made this twice, I substituted with gluten free yellows cake mix, you would never know! It is delicious!!and so easy!!
Hi Cathy,
We are so happy you enjoyed it!
TSRI Team Member,
Holli
I love blueberry! This dump cake was so easy to whip up and comes out perfect everytime.
You can also use Cherry Pie filling use to make this in High School with it and crushed pineapple.
Do you use sugar in this?
Hi Cindy,
There is no sugar added to this recipe as the blueberry pie filling is already sweetened. Hope this helps.
TSRI Team Member,
Holli
I’ve made this dump cake for years but put chopped pecans instead of fresh blueberries.
Could you do blackberries instead?
I have a similar recipe that I have used for years. What is the temperature to preheat the oven to and how long should you bake it for?
Hi Beverly,
The recipe card is located at the bottom of this post. Hope that helps.
TSRI Team Member,
Holli
What temperature are you supposed to bake this cake T?
when making in crock pot. cover the pot with a couple layers of paper towels then put lid on. the towels will catch the moisture drops fron the lid and keep your cake from being soggy
Great yo know , I have baked this but I’ve been thinking about doing this in the crockpot to keep it warm . How did it turn out ?
BRILLIANT
People need to read the full recipe before asking questions! C’mon man!
This is a fantastic recipe! But only with pie filling, not canned fruit, like crushed pineapple, there’s too much moisture in that!
This was tasty, smelled amazing and was easy to prepare. However, I would prefer if a little less sweet. Any recommendations?
I made this for first time for Labor Day get together with friends, we all brought something, mine was desert. I did use gluten free cake mix. It turned out fabulous. everyone loved it.