Scout's Best Dump Cake Recipe

This ridiculously easy dump cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Perfect for busy weeknights, this unbelievably versatile dessert requires minimal effort for maximum deliciousness. Use your favorite 1-4 cans of fruit pie filling (or fresh fruit!), any cake mix, and bake to golden perfection. It's practically foolproof – even if you burn it (like I did once!), it still tastes amazing! Get ready to enjoy this simple yet impressive cobbler in under 70 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 416.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Scout's Best Dump Cake

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How to Make Scout's Best Dump Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Pour the entire can(s) of fruit pie filling into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Crumble the entire box of cake mix evenly over the top of the fruit filling.
  5. Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional)!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

198g

Fat

23g

Carbs

24g

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