Healthyish Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

Craving a decadent blueberry dump cake but watching your calories? This recipe is for you! We've tweaked a classic dump cake recipe to significantly reduce calories without sacrificing that amazing, gooey goodness. Imagine a moist, tender cake bursting with juicy blueberries (fresh, frozen, or canned!), topped with a hint of cinnamon and a whisper of sweetness. Feel free to customize it with other berries (raspberry-strawberry is divine!), a squeeze of lemon zest, or even a pat of butter on top for extra indulgence. This easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes – perfect for a weeknight treat or a casual weekend dessert!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 26 mins
Calories 176.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Healthyish Blueberry Dump Cake

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How to Make Healthyish Blueberry Dump Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Rinse 2 cups of fresh or frozen blueberries and gently drain in a colander.
  4. Pour blueberries into the prepared pan.
  5. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup granulated sugar over the blueberries, followed by 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Pour 1 box (15.25 oz) of your favorite yellow cake mix evenly over the blueberry-sugar mixture.
  7. Gently shake the pan to distribute the cake mix.
  8. In a measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice).
  9. Pour the buttermilk mixture evenly over the cake mix.
  10. Sprinkle an additional 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the top.
  11. Do not stir the batter.
  12. Bake for 20-35 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling. The cake should be set and not wet.
  13. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

3g

Carbs

11g