This Red, White, and Blue Dump Cake is a perfect dessert option for your Fourth of July celebration. It's a delicious combination of sweet cherry pie filling, blueberries, and vanilla cake mix. This easy-to-make recipe requires only a few ingredients and can be prepared in just a few simple steps. Serve this patriotic dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent treat. Get ready to impress your guests with this festive and flavorful dump cake!
Ingredients
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread the cherry pie filling evenly.
- Sprinkle the blueberries on top of the cherry pie filling.
- Evenly distribute the vanilla cake mix over the berries and pie filling.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious patriotic dessert.
Interesting Facts
Dump cake is called so because the ingredients are literally dumped into the baking dish, no mixing required!
The red, white, and blue colors of this cake make it a perfect dessert for Independence Day celebrations.
Dump cakes are known for their simplicity and versatility, making them a popular choice for busy cooks.