Blackberry dump cake is a quick and easy blackberry cobbler made with cans of blackberry pie filling, a box of cake mix, and butter. This tasty dessert can be enjoyed as is or topped with Cool Whip, fresh whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It is good hot or cold, making it the perfect dessert for any occassion.
This 3-ingredient blackberry dump cake is one of the easiest desserts you will ever make with only about five minutes of prep time.
Dump the ingredients into a baking dish, bake until the top is bubbly and golden brown, and serve; you don’t even need a mixing bowl. Blueberry Dump Cake is another favorite.
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What you’ll love about this recipe:
We are always looking for quick, easy dessert recipes, and this blackberry cake mix cobbler is one of our favorites.
It gets the name dump cake because the blackberry filling and store-bought cake mix are simply poured into a baking dish, topped with melted butter, and baked until golden brown.
We like to use lemon cake mix for this recipe, as the flavors of lemon and blackberry go so well together, but you can use yellow or vanilla cake mix if you prefer.
The recipe uses blackberry pie filling, but if blackberries are in season, you can add fresh berries as well.
The cake is delicious, both hot or cold, and can be served on its own or topped with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Ingredients & Substitutions
For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Blackberry pie filling – You will want 2 cans of blackberry pie filling for this recipe. You can add a few cups of fresh blackberries, a tablespoon of lemon juice or some lemon zest, or additional fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries if you want to play with the flavors.
Cake mix – We like using lemon cake mix with our blackberry dump cake recipe, as the lemon flavor pairs well with the sweet blackberries. But you can make this cobbler with any flavor of cake mix you have on hand; yellow or vanilla work very well.
Butter – You will need a full cup of butter for this recipe; you can use salted or unsalted. The recipe works best with melted butter as it ensures the cake mix will cook up without any dry spots, but you can slice cold butter into thin pats and distribute them over the top of the cake if you like. They will melt as the cake cooks, however this method sometimes produces a few drier spots.
Step by Step Instructions
Prepare a 9×13 baking pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray, or a thin coating of butter, paying attention to the corners.
Pour the pie filling into the pan and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the blackberry pie filling layer, and give the pan a gentle shake to help evenly distribute it.
Then carefully pour the melted butter over the top of the cake mix. If you like, you can top it with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon.
Place the cake in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes until the top of the cake is golden brown.
Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before serving as this will help the warm fruit filling set making it easier to serve.
Serving Suggestions
We like to keep things simple and serve this easy blackberry dump cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is especially delicous when the cake is served warm and the ice cream can melt into the warm, gooey fruit filling.
You could also add a dollop of Cool Whip, or some fresh whipped cream.
It is also great topped with some fresh juicy berries.
Top Tips & Tricks
- Before baking, give the baking dish a gentle shake. This will help distribute the cake mix and butter, helping it cook evenly and with less chance of dry spots.
- Let the cake cool for ten minutes before serving. This will help the fruit filling set, making it easier to serve.
FAQS
This recipe will work best if make and baked right away.
Due to the fruit in the cake, leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for about three days.
Printable Recipe
Easy Blackberry Dump Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (21oz)cans blackberry pie filling
- 1 (15.25 oz) box lemon cake mix
- 1 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or coating with a thin layer of butter.
- Dump the pie filling into the baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the fruit filling and give the pan a gentle shake to help distribute the cake mix and fill in any holes.
- Pour the melted butter over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until the cake is golden brown. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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Food Safety and Storage
This cake can be stored in the baking dish covered in aluminum foil, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about three days.
This dessert will also freeze well and will keep for several months.