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Best Blueberry Dump Cake (with pineapple)

June 11, 2019 by Kara Cook 14 Comments

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This Blueberry Dump Cake uses fresh berries instead of blueberry pie filling, so it has a fresh taste that is unbeatable!

I love baking with blueberries all year long. Lemon blueberry bread, orange blueberry muffins, and blueberry crumb coffee cake are a few more family favorites.

easy blueberry dump cake recipe

Easy Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

Have you ever had a dump cake before? The name isn’t all that flattering, but don’t let that deter you from making one. It is basically a crisp or cobbler, but you use a cake mix for the topping.

You literally dump a bunch of ingredients into a pan and end up with a mouthwatering dessert that no one can resist. So ignore the name and just think about how happy your mouth will be when you eat it. 🙂

blueberry dump cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

 

There are dozen of versions of dump cake out there. You can use just about any combination of fruit. I’ve tried many of them over the years, but this blueberry dump cake has always been my favorite. The combination of the pineapple and blueberries is sooo good!

My mom made this when I was growing up, and I remember wanting to lick my plate clean because it was so yummy. She always added nuts, and I love the crunch they add. It wasn’t until I pulled this out of the oven that I realized I had forgotten to add them. It was still amazing, but I like it best with the nuts. You can choose.

blueberry dump cake on a plate

 

 

And just in case you were wondering, you must serve it with vanilla ice cream! When it is warm and the ice cream melts down and makes it all ooey gooey, it is so delicious!

Of course you can also serve it cold, and that’s refreshing. But my favorite is warm. Try it both ways and see what you prefer. Try to refrain from licking your plate. 🙂

close up of spoonful of blueberry dump cake

How to make Blueberry Dump Cake with Pineapple

Ingredients:

  • crushed pineapple
  • blueberries
  • sugar
  • pecans
  • flour
  • yellow or white cake mix
  • butter

 

Spread pineapple in the bottom of a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Spread the blueberries evenly over the top of the pineapple. Whisk together the flour and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the fruit.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top, then sprinkle the nuts. Drizzle with the melted butter. Bake at 375° for about 40 minutes, or till topping is lightly browned. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Does Dump Cake Need to Be Refrigerated?

It can be stored at room temperature for a day or two, but if it lasts longer than that, you should refrigerate it. Just warm it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds before serving.

blueberry dump cake recipe collage

 

Here are a few more yummy dessert recipes featuring summer fruits:

fruit desserts from Creations by KaraStrawberry Rhubarb Crisp/Blueberry Sauce/Mini Berry Cheesecake Trifles

Fresh Blueberry Dump Cake with Pineapple

Yield: 15 servings

Blueberry Dump Cake

Blueberry Dump Cake

Easy blueberry crisp made with fresh blueberries and pineapple.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 20-oz can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 6 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 16-oz yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Spread pineapple in the bottom of a greased 9x13" pan. Spread the blueberries evenly over the top of the pineapple.
  2. Whisk together the flour and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the fruit. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top, then sprinkle the nuts. Drizzle with the melted butter.
  3. Bake at 375° for about 40 minutes, or till topping is lightly browned. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

15

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 288Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 270mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 2g
© Kara
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert: Pies and Crisps

I originally shared this recipe at Simply Kierste.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Debbie

    October 8, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Do you thaw the blueberries??

    Reply
  2. Kara Cook

    August 7, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    You can definitely use frozen fruit. Blueberries and cherries together will probably be fantastic! Just make sure that the total amount of fruit you use is close to 6 cups.

    Reply
  3. Jeanette

    July 18, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    I used a can of peaches instead of the pineapple and I also used spice cake mix. It was so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      July 19, 2017 at 10:31 am

      I bet that was a yummy twist!

      Reply
  4. Pamela

    July 1, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    Why the pineapple? And do you have to use pineapple? could you just use more blueberries ? oh. Or maybe strawberries instead??

    Reply
  5. Half Baked Boo

    June 14, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Can I replace the yellow cake mix with a white one? Also if I used a mixture of canned blueberry filling along with fresh blueberries can I omit the sugar?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      June 27, 2017 at 8:57 am

      You can definitely use a white cake mix instead of a yellow one. I’m not sure how well it would work to use filling and fresh berries, but you could certainly try it.

      Reply
  6. Karen

    April 10, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    Do you have to rinse frozen blueberries

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      June 27, 2017 at 9:20 am

      No, you don’t need to rinse the frozen blueberries.

      Reply
  7. judy

    November 17, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    can you use canned blueberry pie filling ?

    Reply
    • Kara

      November 25, 2016 at 11:00 pm

      You can, but I’ve had it before and I don’t like it as much. It turns out overly sweet for my taste.

      Reply
  8. Kesha

    May 16, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    This looks and sounds amazing! I am allergic to pineapple so is there anything I can do to replace it?

    Reply
    • Kara

      May 17, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      I don’t know of a substitute for pineapple, but you could definitely just try adding a cup and half more blueberries. And maybe up the sugar to 3/4 cup if you prefer. because blueberries tend to be more tart than pineapple. Good luck!

      Reply
    • Patricia

      May 19, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Or, in place of pineapple, add a different berry and more sugar. That way you would jeep the complexity of the multi-fruit flavor that is so attractive in this recipe. (You could take a giant flier and try mango, too, if you like it.)

      Reply

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