Description
This Blackberry Dump Cake is a simple and delicious cake mix cobbler that combines fresh blackberries and lemon juice with a yellow cake mix topping. It’s easy to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic, comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Fruit Mixture
- 5 cups fresh blackberries (rinsed)
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
Cake Topping
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 12 tablespoons salted butter (cut into 1 tablespoon slices)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Lightly grease the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking and to allow for easy serving.
- Make Blackberry Mixture: In the greased pan, add the fresh blackberries and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine the fruit and juice, creating a juicy base for the cobbler.
- Add Brown Sugar: Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the blackberry mixture to add sweetness and balance the tartness of the berries and lemon.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the fruit and sugar layer. Use a spoon to smooth out the cake mix into an even layer, covering the fruit completely.
- Top with Butter: Cut the butter into 12 tablespoon-sized pieces and distribute them evenly across the top of the dry cake mix. This will melt during baking and create a moist, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, until the top is bubbly and golden brown. The cake should be set and slightly crisp on top.
- Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly if desired, then serve warm or at room temperature. It’s delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can use frozen blackberries if fresh ones are not available; thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
- For a less sweet option, reduce the brown sugar slightly or use a sugar substitute.
- Feel free to swap yellow cake mix for vanilla or white cake mix for different flavor variations.
- To prevent the top from browning too fast, you can cover the cake loosely with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
