Dump Cake

Dump cake is a simple, no-mixing-required dessert where ingredients like canned fruit, dry cake mix, and butter are 'dumped' into a baking dish and baked until bubbly. It typically features a base of pie filling (like cherry or pineapple), a layer of yellow or white cake mix, and melted butter, creating a cobbler-like texture. This dish is a staple of American potlucks and home baking, known for its extreme ease and forgiving nature.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Dump cake is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein, primarily from the sugar in the fruit filling and cake mix, and the butter. A single serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, offering quick energy but few essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	1.2 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	320 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Folate	35 mcg DFE

Per 1 piece (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a symbol of resourceful, communal American cooking, often made for large gatherings with minimal effort. Nutritionally, its uniqueness lies in its transformation of shelf-stable, processed ingredients into a warm, comforting dessert that prioritizes convenience and sweetness over nutritional balance.