Indulge in the sweet and citrusy flavors of our easy-to-make Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake. This delicious blueberry dessert is perfect for any occasion and can be ready in no time.
Similar to a cobbler, it can be eaten warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and will be the delight of your summer afternoon.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake
The incredible flavor. If you love blueberries and lemon you will be hard-pressed not to love this dump cake. They complement each other so well, and the flavor combination is a departure from the traditional dump cake recipe.
Quick and easy to make. You won’t find an easier cake to make, it’s called a dump cake for a reason! With just a few simple steps, you will have the perfect dessert in your oven.
Why do they call it a dump cake?
You will not have to do any mixing at all to make this blueberry dessert cake. It is quite literally made by dumping all of the ingredients into the cake pan before putting it in the oven. This is an American dessert similar to a cobbler but made with cake mix.
Equipment Needed
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Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake Ingredients
- Fresh Blueberries. Any time you can get fresh blueberries is a good time to make this cake! It does not have to be limited to Spring and Summer!
- White Granulated Sugar. Regular table sugar is what you are looking for.
- Lemon. You will need the juice of one lemon.
- Vanilla Extract. The link is to my favorite brand.
- French Vanilla Cake Mix. You could use a lemon cake mix or a yellow cake mix and both would work. Please note that you spread the mix over the fresh fruit filling. You don’t bake the cake.
- Ground Cinnamon. Adds a little flavor twist.
- Butter. Used to moisten the top of the dump cake.
Please note, that the printable recipe card has ingredient quantities, complete instructions, and nutritional information. The following is a quick overview of the recipe.
How To Make My Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe
Step One: Preheat your oven. Spray your cake pan with non-stick spray.
Step Two: Combine the blueberries, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and pour that into your cake pan.
Step Three: Sprinkle the unbaked cake mix over the top. Spread it out evenly.
Step Four: Add sliced butter on top and bake it until the top is golden approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
How to Serve
Blueberry Dump Cake made with Fresh Blueberries is perfect with these toppings and drinks.
- Freshly made whipped cream.
- Serve warm with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream.
- Cinnamon-flavored hot tea.
- Hot coffee.
Substitutions & Additions
- I used a white cake mix but you can use yellow or lemon, which will be amazing.
- Use half blueberries and half raspberries, cherries, or strawberries for a Berry Dump Cake.
- Add a little crunch to the top with slivered almonds, crushed walnuts, or crushed pecans.
How To Reheat & Store Fresh Blueberry Dump Cake
Best Way To Store
Store your leftover blueberry dump cake in the refrigerator. Left at room temperature, the fruit will spoil quickly. Cool completely before refrigerating to avoid moisture condensation.
How Long Will Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake Last In the Fridge?
Up to 5 days in a covered container.
Can I Freeze/Thaw Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake
Yes, you can freeze whole or individual servings of your leftover Dump Cake for up to three months in an airtight container.
To Reheat this Dump Cake with Blueberries
Thaw in the refrigerator or in the microwave at 50% power in one-minute intervals and heat to the desired temperature. Serve warm with ice cream or at room temperature with whipped cream.
Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake FAQs
Yes. Make sure they’re not packed in juice or other liquids. The extra moisture would make this cake soggy.
Yes. Fruit spoils quickly at room temperature so to enjoy this delicious cake for as long as possible you will need to refrigerate the leftovers.
The cake can be served cold, at room temperature, or warm. Reheat it in the microwave for a few seconds at a time to get it to your desired temperature.
If you cannot eat it all within five days, plan to freeze individual portions for later enjoyment.
Once the cake cools, the lemon blueberry filling will set. However, it will not be runny.
Yes, you can. If there is excessive liquid you’ll want to drain it so your dump cake isn’t soggy.
Tips to Make the Perfect Fresh Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake
Evenly spaced butter. Spread the pats of butter out evenly so you don’t get dry powdery spots in your cake topping.
Stir your ingredients. So many dump cake recipes call for a literal dump of ingredients with no stirring required. This is not optimal. Mix the dump cake ingredients in a mixing bowl for the best possible results.
Use fresh fruit. Our recipe calls for fresh blueberries, and there is a reason for that. The flavor will be so much better than from frozen versions you can find on the web.
Don’t forget to stop back and let me know how your Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake turned out.
Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 cups Fresh Blueberries (4-6 cups)
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ lemon – juiced, approximately 1-1/2 tablespoons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 box French vanilla cake mix
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter – cold, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F and spray or grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Pour the blueberry mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the unbaked cake mix over the top of the blueberry mixture into an even layer.
- Place slices of butter all over the top and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden and fruit is bubbly.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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Ann
Thursday 28th of April 2022
Love all the fresh blueberries in here, and the lemons. So much yumminess.
Julie Menghini
Sunday 1st of May 2022
Thank you, Ann!
Sandra Shaffer
Tuesday 26th of April 2022
Made this dump cake for my book club and it was a hit! So simple and works great with frozen blueberries. This is a keeper. Next time I'll serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Julie Menghini
Wednesday 27th of April 2022
What a great treat for book club. Thanks, Sandra!
Mindy
Tuesday 26th of April 2022
This is so delicious and easy to make I cannot get enough of it! Everyone devoured it...so it looks like I'll just have to make it again! ;)
Julie Menghini
Wednesday 27th of April 2022
Thanks, Mindy!
Kathleen
Monday 25th of April 2022
I adore dump cakes! But I love that yours has real fruit in it versus canned pie fruit. It turned out so luscious! Thank you!
Julie Menghini
Monday 25th of April 2022
Thank you, Kathleen!
Susannah
Monday 25th of April 2022
Someone made this for a party I went to this weekend, and she sent me your recipe when I asked for it. It was so good and I can't wait to make it!
Julie Menghini
Monday 25th of April 2022
Thank you, Susannah! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.