Easy Blackberry Pantry Cake
This blackberry dump cake is one of those dependable “pantry saver” desserts that comes together when you need something sweet without much effort. My Aunt Denise always recommends it—just three simple ingredients from the pantry transform into a dessert that tastes like it took much longer to make.
As it bakes, a buttery, golden topping forms over a warm layer of sweet blackberry filling. It’s the kind of dessert that rarely lasts long enough to cool completely. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or surprise visitors, it delivers homemade flavor with almost no preparation.
Serve it warm straight from the baking dish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream slowly melting into the berries. It’s also wonderful paired with coffee after dinner or a cozy cup of tea on a cool afternoon. For gatherings, simply place the dish on the table and let everyone help themselves—it tends to disappear quickly.
Blackberry Dump Cake
📝 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blackberry pie filling | 2 cans (21 oz each) | |
| Yellow cake mix | 1 box (15.25 oz) | Use dry, do not prepare |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup (1 stick), melted | |
| Nonstick spray or butter | As needed | For greasing the dish |
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Heat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
2. Add the fruit layer
Spread the blackberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
3. Sprinkle the cake mix
Evenly distribute the dry cake mix over the berries without mixing it in.
4. Add the butter
Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, trying to cover as much surface as possible. A few dry spots are fine—they create a slightly crumbly topping when baked.
5. Bake the dessert
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35–45 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and the berry filling begins bubbling around the edges.
6. Rest and serve
Allow the cake to sit for 10–15 minutes so the filling thickens slightly. Scoop into bowls, making sure each serving includes both the juicy berries and the buttery topping. Enjoy plain or topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
