This summer fruit dump cake is a simple yet delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a combination of fresh summer fruits and a buttery cake topping, this dessert is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed summer fruits (such as berries, peaches, and plums)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, toss the mixed summer fruits with sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top of the fruit mixture.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much of the dry mix as possible.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Dump cakes get their name from the method of 'dumping' all the ingredients into a baking dish, making them quick and easy to prepare.
This recipe can be easily customized with different types of fruits or cake mixes to create new flavor combinations.
Dump cakes have been a popular dessert option in American households for decades due to their simplicity and delicious results.