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Blueberry dump cake is near perfection. It combines canned blueberry pie filling with shredded coconut, melted butter and yellow cake mix. It comes together in just moments and bakes to create a golden crust with an amazing crunch, filled with layers of warm, bubbly blueberries.
Want some more baking inspiration? Our blueberry hand pies or blueberry cobbler are classic recipes from grandma. Peach dump cake, cherry dump cake, or blackberry cobbler are the way to anyone’s heart!
This easy, from scratch, recipe is a fresh twist on an old fashioned Southern classic dessert.
Quick and tasty, you’ll love how effortless it is to bake and everyone will rave over the perfect flavor!
Blueberry dump cake is great served hot or cold but I love it best when served hot from the oven, with a big, cold scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top.
Why Is It Called a Dump Cake?
Dump cakes are so called because the ingredients are dumped into the pan and don’t require mixing before. They are one of the easiest desserts you can bake.
You’ll be amazed at the delicious taste and texture of this cake — and how simple it is to create!
Dump cakes are an ideal option for potlucks, events like baby showers or when you have unexpected guests stop by. You’ll likely have the ingredients on hand and it comes together very quickly. Plus, the aroma when baking is heavenly.
So… wondering if you can put blueberries in cake mix? The answer is yes — and I’m about to show you how.
Blueberry Dump Cake Ingredients
You will need:
- 2 21-ounce cans blueberry pie filling
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup melted butter
ingredient substitutions & additions
FILLING: The blueberry pie filling can easily be substituted for any other fruit filling as a way to change it up the next time you make it.
COCONUT: Not a fan of cocount? Simply leave it out!
SPICES: You could also add a dash of brown sugar, cinnamon, or nutmeg as well to enhance the flavors.
How to Make a Blueberry Dump Cake
STEP ONE: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking sit with cooking spray. You don’t want anything to stick when it’s time to serve.
STEP TWO: Pour blueberry pie filling directly into the baking dish and spread evenly.
STEP THREE: Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of pie filling, then dump the cake mix evenly over the pie filling.
STEP FOUR: Pour melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix. Do not stir!
STEP FIVE: Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm—you can sprinkle more shredded coconut on top as well as vanilla ice cream.
Of course, my boys also love whipped cream or Cool Whip on everything as well.
storing this recipe
in the fridge
I love this blueberry dump cake served hot, but it’s also yummy from the fridge. Cover and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheating can be done in the microwave if you would like.
in the freezer
If you have leftover dump cake, you can store it in the freezer in an airtight container for up to three months. I would suggest thawing in the refrigerator before serving.
I’m sure your family will love this homemade blueberry dump cake as much as we do. This simple, crowd-pleasing recipe will become one of your favorite sweet treats to guests.
More Dessert RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE:
- Peach Cobbler
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
- Lemon Sugar Cookies
- Pineapple Dream Dessert
- Crockpot Apple Cobbler
- Oreo Pie
- Lemon Lush
More Cake Recipes:
- Jello Poke Cake
- Strawberry Angel Food Cake
- Lemon Poke Cake
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Crockpot Chocolate Caramel Cake
Blueberry Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 21- ounce cans blueberry pie filling
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9×13 baking sit with cooking spray.
- Pour blueberry pie filling into a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of pie filling.
- Dump cake mix evenly over the pie filling.
- Pour melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix. Do not stir.
- Bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown
- Serve warm.
I am in love with this blueberry dump cake recipe!!!
This is so easy and amazing! Thanks for sharing at “Love Your Creativity.” I am featuring your Blueberry Dump cake today.
COULD YOU USE FRESH BLUEBERRIES?
Yes, but it could change the consistency because the liquid would be different in fresh berries than the canned filling. You might need to add a little water or extra butter to compensate. Enjoy 🙂
How many calories are in this for one can of blueberry filling and no coconut? Is it 552 cals for one cup? Sorry on a weight loss kick so I gotta track everything! Other then that this is sooo good 😀 thanks!
Ooh, I’m not sure what the exact calories would be for tweaking the recipe that way. You might want to try entering into a calorie counter and see what it tells you with certain adjustments. Ours calculates automatically based on the recipe! 🙂 Enjoy!!
Could you please lay out the recipe and directions so we could print it out on a file card or at least on 1 page/ This sounds so good but I don’;t want to print out so many pages….
Hi, Joanna – there is a printable recipe card at the bottom of each of our posts that you can print onto a single page to use. Enjoy! 🙂
Do you have to use the coconut or will it turn out funky without it?
I would recommend using it!
You mix the cake mix as the box instructions? Or do you spinkle it over dry?!
You just sprinkle the dry mix over, you do not prepare it! 🙂
I’m going to make this for my little guy tomorrow; he’s six yrs. old. He’s begging me to make something with blueberries for Thanksgiving dinner. However, he does not like coconut. I know you suggest using it, but could it be skipped?
Yes, it could 🙂 Enjoy and happy Thanksgiving!
Can use use frozen blueberries?
Yes, but you may need to adjust the liquid/sugar since they don’t have the filling that the canned blueberries do. Enjoy 🙂
Made this dump cake today! Absolutely delish. Loved it. It was still slightly warm when we had some. The only thing that could have improved it would have been a big scoop of vanilla ice cream(Blue Bell). Thanks.
How do you make this & not have dry patches of cake mix?
As it bakes, it will all bubble together and turn out perfectly!