Easy Dump Cake You Can’t Resist
This dump cake is the ultimate one-dish dessert - rich, fruity filling on the bottom and a buttery, golden cake topping on top. Whether you go for classic cherry, cozy apple, or sunny peach, every version is full of warm, baked flavor and comforting texture. It’s simple, flexible, and always a family favorite.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Spatula or spoon
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (for melting butter)
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 2 cans 21 oz each fruit pie filling (apple, cherry, blueberry, or peach)
- 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup diced pineapple
- 4 oz cream cheese cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top - no stirring!
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix to moisten most of the surface.
- Add optional toppings like pecans, pineapple, or cream cheese if using.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
No mixing bowls needed! Just layer the ingredients right into the baking dish. For nut allergies, simply skip the pecans.