Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake with 3 Ingredients

My lemon blueberry dump cake with 3 ingredients recipe is super easy because it’s so simple:

Blueberry Pie Filling – 2 21 oz cans

Cake Mix – 1 15.25 oz box lemon cake mix

Butter – 2 sticks unsalted butter

Optional:

Lemon Zest – 1 Tablespoon lemon zest. If you don’t have zest, replace it with 1.5 teaspoons of extract.

Lemon Juice – 2 Tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice.

Tools:

9×13 Baking Dish – I used a glass Pyrex dish, but aluminum or tin is fine, too.

Spatula – For spreading out the pie filling.

Fork – To smooth out the cake mix and break up the lumps.

Sharp Knife – For cutting the butter into thin slices.

How to Make Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake with 3 Ingredients

Learning how to make blueberry dump cake with 3 ingredients is easy. Just follow the steps below:

Grease a 9×13 Baking Dish

Before starting the recipe, remember to grease the baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Dump in the Pie Filling

As the name suggests, the first step in this 3-Ingredient lemon blueberry dump cake recipe is “dumping” the cans of pie filling into the baking dish. Use a spatula or spoon to distribute it evenly in the dish.

Add the Lemon Juice and Zest (Optional)

Although you only need 3 ingredients to make this recipe, I highly recommend adding lemon juice and zest: they’ll really add to the flavor.

Dump in the Lemon Cake Mix

Once the blueberry pie filling is evenly distributed in the baking dish and the lemon juice and zest are added (if using), “dump” in the cake mix by shaking the bag as you move it over the filling. Don’t worry about breaking up the lumps–you’ll do that next.

Smooth Out the Cake Mix

Then, use a fork to smooth out the cake mix. Don’t mix the cake mix into the pie filling or pat it down; instead, simply drag the fork across the top so you can distribute the cake mix evenly. As you do this, use the fork to break up any lumps of cake mix, too.

Slice the Butter into Small Pads and Lay the Butter on the Cake Mix

Even though the next step in this lemon blueberry dump cake with 3 ingredients recipe is the most tedious and time-consuming, it’s also the most important. Use a sharp knife to cut the butter into thin slices, about 4-6 slices per Tablespoon.

As you cut the butter into pads, lay the slices on top of the raw cake mix. Ideally, they should almost be touching, but not quite–maybe a few millimeters apart–so that you can cover entire surface with only 2 stick of butter. Be sure to spread out the butter evenly; otherwise, you’ll end up with dry spots.

Bake

Once the butter is laid across the top, bake the dump cake at 350F, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Cool and Serve

After letting the dump cake cool enough to eat, serve and enjoy!

Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake with 3 Ingredients FAQ’s

Although this recipe is easy to make, you might still have a few questions. If so, here are answers to some frequently asked questions:

How Many Servings Does this Recipe Make?

This 9×13 dump cake should give you at least 12-16 servings that are of a decent size to satisfy a craving.

What to Serve with 3-Ingredient Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake

Even though my 3-Ingredient lemon blueberry dump cake with pie filling is delicious on its own, you can also serve it with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or cool whip. Some lemon curd might be good, too, as well as some fresh blueberries.

How Long to Bake Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake?

Bake lemon blueberry dump cake in the oven at 350F for 60 minutes, uncovered. Every oven is different, so you might have to cook your dump cake for less or more time. So, I suggest checking on it after 45 minutes.

How Long to Let Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake Cool Before Serving?

Although you could serve this lemon blueberry dump cake right out of the oven, I suggest letting it cool for at least 30 minutes so that the slices hold their shape when cut and served.

How Long Does this Dump Cake Keep?

If kept in the refrigerator, lemon blueberry dump cake with 3 ingredients should keep for 2-3 days.

Can You Freeze Dump Cake?

Yes! Once the dump cake has cooled, cut it into individual servings, put them on disposable plates, wrap the plates in plastic, and then freeze.

When you want to serve a slice, take it out of the freezer, unwrap, and let it thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours. Once thawed, microwave on HIGH in 30-second ingredients until it’s heated through.

Can You Make 3-Ingredient Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake in a Crock Pot?

Yes! As shown by Heidi of TheFrugalGirls.com, you can make lemon blueberry dump cake in a crockpot. However, since the crockpot locks in most of the moisture, the topping won’t get as browned as crispy as in my version: if you want a golden brown, crispy top, you need the dry heat of the oven.

Can I Make this Dump Cake with White or Yellow Cake Mix?

Yes! If you can’t find lemon cake mix, you can definitely use white or yellow cake mix. Since you’ll be missing lemon flavor, the lemon juice and zest because essential.

Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe Variations

If you want to switch things up, possible variations of this recipe include:

Different Cake Mix – Strawberry, spice, or even chocolate cake mix would take this dump cake in a whole different direction, so experimenting a bit would be fun.

Cream Cheese – Dolloping cream cheese into the blueberry pie filling would give this a cheesecake-like twist.

Lemon Oreos – Some food bloggers, especially on TikTok and Pinterest, suggest putting a layer of lemon Oreos under the blueberry pie filling.

More Lemon Recipes

If you’re as much of a lemon-lover as I am, be sure to check our these other amazing desserts:

3-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake – If you like the flavor of lemon but not the acidity, this is for you.

Lemon Chess Pie – My version of this old-fashioned dessert is full of southern flavor.

Other Blueberry Recipes

Blueberry is an amazing flavor. If you can’t get enough, you might also want to try:

3-Ingredient Blueberry Dump Cake – If you’re looking for a quick and simple berry dessert, this it it.

Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake with 3 Ingredients Recipe Directions

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Blackberry Dump Cake Ingredients

My 3-ingredient blackberry dump cake has just a few, simple ingredients:

Cake Mix – 1 15.25 oz box. I used white, but you could also use yellow.

Pie Filling – 2 21 oz cans. Be sure to use two cans–just one isn’t enough.

Butter – 2 sticks of unsalted butter.

In addition to the 3 base ingredients, I highly recommend adding:

Lemon Juice – 1.5 Tablespoons. As in my apple dump cake recipe, a bit of lemon juice really brings out the fruit flavor. While not absolutely necessary, I highly recommend adding

Tools:

When you make this recipe, make sure you have:

9×13 pan – If you don’t have a 9×13 pan, you can divide the ingredients in half and use two 8×8 baking dishes.

Spatula or Large Spoon – You’ll need a spatula or large spoon to not only scoop out the canned blackberry pie filling but also to spread it out in the baking dish.

How to Make Blackberry Dump Cake with 3 Ingredients

Learning how to make blackberry dump cake with 3 ingredients is easy. You just have to follow a few, easy steps:

Butter the 9×13 Baking Dish

Before starting the recipe, it’s important to butter the baking dish. I opened one of the sticks of butter and used it to grease the 9×13 dish, but you can use non-stick spray if you want.

Keep the Butter in the Refrigerator

After greasing the dish, remember to put the 2 sticks of butter back into the refrigerator so it’ll be easier to slice.

Dump in the Pie Filling

Once the greased, it’s time to start the dump cake recipe by “dumping” in the 2 cans of blackberry pie filling. Be sure to use a large spoon or spatula to spread out the pie filling evenly.

Add Lemon Juice (If Using)

Although it’s not absolutely required for the recipe, I highly recommend sprinkling 1.5 Tablespoons of lemon juice over the blackberry pie filling to really bring out the berry flavor.

Sprinkle the Cake Mix over the Pie Filling

Once the blackberry pie filling layer is in the baking dish, “dump” in the cake mix by moving the bag back and forth over the baking dish as you sprinkle the raw cake mix on top of the filling.

Smooth Out the Cake Mix

Use the back of a spoon to smooth it out, breaking up large lumps along the way. Although it seems a bit counterintuitive, don’t press down on the cake mix–simply spread it out so it rests lightly on top of the pie filling underneath.

Slice the Butter into Pads

The next step is probably the hardest, most time-consuming part of this 3-ingredient blackberry dump cake recipe. Use a sharp knife to cut the butter into thin slices, about 4-6 slices per Tablespoon.

Lay the Pads on Top of the Cake Mix

As you cut the butter into thin pads, lay those pads on top of the cake mix, making sure they’re spaced closely yet evenly across the top. As the butter melts, it will soak down and into the raw cake mix, turning it into a crispy, crunchy crumble topping.

Bake

Once the slices of butter are on top of the cake mix, put the 3-ingredient blackberry dump cake into the oven and bake at 350F, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Serve

Let the dump cake cool down for 15-30 minutes so that the pieces don’t fall apart when you cut and serve them.

3-Ingredient Blackberry Dump Cake FAQ’s

How to Serve 3-Ingredient Blackberry Dump Cake

Even though this 3-ingredient blackberry dump cake is absolutely amazing served plain, it’s also good with:

Ice Cream – Vanilla ice cream is always good with fruit pies, cobblers, and dump cakes.

Whipped Cream – If you’ve never made homemade whipped cream before, my simple whipped cream recipe using an immersion blender is perfect: it’s easy, quick, and delicious!

Cool Whip – If you don’t like whipped cream, whipped topping is a good alternative.

How Many Servings Does Cake Recipe Make?

Although it all depends on the size of the portions, this recipe makes a 9×13 dump cake, so you should be able to cut it into 12-16 pieces that would be big enough to satisfy most people.

Does Blackberry Dump Cake Need to be Refrigerated?

Yes. Once your blackberry dump cake cools down to room temperature, store it in the refrigerator, uncovered. I don’t recommend covering it because trapping in the moisture can make the topping soggy.

How Long Does Blackberry Dump Cake Keep?

This 3-ingredient blackberry dump cake should keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Although it will likely be good for 4-5, the moisture in your refrigerator will start making the crumble soggy after the 3rd day.

Can You Freeze Blackberry Dump Cake?

Yes! To freeze blackberry dump cake, cut it into individual portions, place them on paper plates, wrap them in plastic wrap, and then freeze the pieces. To serve, take them out of the freezer, take off the plastic wrap, and either defrost in the refrigerator or in the microwave.

Can You Use Yellow Cake Mix?

Yes! Both white and yellow cake mix are fairly neutral, so you could use either in this recipe.

Can I Pour Melted Butter Over the Top?

No. Unfortunately, I don’t recommend pouring melted butter on top of the cake mix. If you do, it will be hard to make sure it’s poured over evenly, resulting in dry, tasteless patches.

Blackberry Dump Cake Recipe Variations

Some blackberry dump cake recipe variations you might want to try include:

Fresh or Frozen Blackberries – Using fresh or frozen berries instead of pie filling would likely give this dump cake even more fruit flavor.

Lemon Cake Mix – Lemon juice helps to bring out the berry flavor, so I’m curious how lemon dump cake would affect this recipe.

Strawberry Cake Mix – A strawberry cake mix top and blackberry filling would make for an interesting mixed berry dessert. If you try this, let me know!

More 3-Ingredient Dump Cake Recipes

If you liked the ease and simplicity of this 3-ingredient blackberry cobbler recipe, you might also like:

3-Ingredient Lemon Dump Cake – If you like lemon but don’t like the acidity, this recipe is for you.

3-Ingredient Strawberry Dump Cake – You’ll love the golden brown top and bright red filling.

Pumpkin Dump Cake with 3 Ingredients – This is an easy fall dessert that everyone will love.

More Blackberry Recipes

If you love the sweet and sour flavor profile of blackberries, check out these other recipes:

Blackberry Cobbler with Pie Crust – Frozen berries make this old fashioned cobbler easy.

3-Ingredient Blackberry Dump Cake Directions

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