Sweet, buttery, and bursting with raspberry flavor, this easy dump cake is one of the simplest desserts you can make. With just a few pantry ingredients and almost no prep, it bakes into a warm, fruity dessert with a golden cake topping.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 main ingredients
- Super easy “dump-and-bake” dessert
- Perfect for beginners
- Great for potlucks and holidays
- Delicious warm or cold
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) raspberry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix, dry
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing the dish
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to:
- 350°F (175°C)
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Add the Raspberry Filling
Spread both cans of raspberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
Try to create an even layer so every bite gets plenty of fruit.
3. Add the Cake Mix
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the raspberry filling.
Do not stir.
Gently spread it out so the fruit is fully covered.
4. Add the Butter
Slowly drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the dry cake mix.
Try to moisten as much of the surface as possible for the best golden topping.
5. Bake
Bake for:
- 40–45 minutes
until:
- the raspberry filling is bubbling around the edges
- the topping is golden brown
6. Cool Slightly and Serve
Let the dump cake cool for:
- 10–15 minutes
before serving.
Serve warm for the best texture.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream
- fresh raspberries
- powdered sugar
Tips
- If a few dry spots remain on top before baking, drizzle a little extra melted butter over them.
- Try white cake mix or lemon cake mix for different flavor combinations.
- Frozen raspberries can be added for extra fruit texture.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 4 days
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave.
Conclusion
This easy raspberry dump cake is fruity, buttery, and wonderfully simple. With minimal effort and classic homemade flavor, it’s the perfect dessert for busy days, family dinners, or casual gatherings.
