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A serving of mixed berry crumble topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate. The dessert is set on a wooden surface with a fork and a hint of the larger dish in the background.
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Berry Dump Cake {My Viral Recipe}

You won't believe how easy this Berry Dump Cake is—it takes just 2 minutes to layer a few basic ingredients in a baking dish!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cake
Keyword: berry dump cake, dump cake, dump cake recipe
Servings: 6 people
Author: Melissa Johnson
Cost: 13

Equipment

  • 9X13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen strawberries (about 16 ounces)
  • 3 cups frozen blueberries (about 16 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 box white cake mix (14.5 ounce)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish add strawberries and blueberries then spread into a single layer.
    A glass baking dish filled with a mix of strawberries and blueberries, placed on a wooden surface. The fruit is vibrant and evenly spread across the dish.
  • Evenly sprinkle sugar and lemon juice over the berries. (Lemon juice is optional)
    A glass baking dish filled with mixed berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, topped with granulated sugar, sits on a wooden surface.
  • Evenly sprinkle white cake mix over the berries.
    A glass baking dish on a wooden surface filled with a dessert mixture. Visible are mixed berries covered with a layer of flour and sugar, preparing for baking.
  • Evenly space butter slices over the cake mix.
    A rectangular glass baking dish filled with a mixture of flour and scattered blueberries. Sixteen evenly spaced, small squares of butter are placed on top. The dish is set on a wooden surface.
  • Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown in spots.
    A rectangular glass baking dish holds a golden-brown cobbler with visible berries, likely blueberries and strawberries, peeking through the crust. The dish is placed on a wooden surface.
  • Let cool to room temperature before serving. Place into the freezer or refrigerator to expedite cooling. Can be served warm as well but we preferred it a room temperature. Can be stored overnight before serving as well.
    A freshly baked berry cobbler in a glass baking dish, featuring a golden-brown crust with visible blueberries and raspberries peeking through. A metal spatula rests in the dish, ready for serving.
  • Once cooled Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    A slice of berry cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is served on a white plate with a fork. The baking dish with the rest of the cobbler is visible in the background on a wooden surface.