There’s something wonderfully comforting about a dessert that asks you to do almost nothing. This 3-Ingredient Dump Cake is one of those recipes you can pull together when you want something warm, sweet, and homemade without measuring a long list of ingredients or spending much time in the kitchen.
Everything goes straight into the baking dish, which means there’s no complicated batter to mix and barely any cleanup afterward. The result is a golden, buttery topping over soft, fruit-filled layers—a little like a cross between a fruit cobbler and a simple cake.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Dump Cake
This recipe is especially handy when you need a quick dessert for family dinner, a casual gathering, or an unexpected sweet craving.
- Only 3 ingredients
- No mixer required
- Minimal preparation
- Very little cleanup
- Easy to customize with different fruit fillings
- Delicious served warm with ice cream
The beauty of dump cake is in its simplicity. Instead of making a traditional cake batter, you layer the ingredients directly in the baking dish and let the oven do the work.
Ingredients
You only need three basic ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces) fruit pie filling – Cherry, apple, peach, blueberry, or another favorite flavor works well.
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix – Use the dry cake mix straight from the box. Do not prepare it according to the package directions.
- 1/2 cup butter, melted – Melted butter helps moisten the cake mix and creates a rich, golden topping.
For the most classic version, cherry pie filling paired with yellow cake mix is an easy choice. Apple pie filling is another particularly cozy option.
How to Make 3-Ingredient Dump Cake
1. Prepare the Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish so the fruit and topping are easier to serve later.
2. Add the Pie Filling
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