Picture this: a busy weeknight, minimal cleanup, and a dessert that tastes like it took hours. That’s the magic of a Blueberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake. It’s a comforting, family-friendly dish perfect for any occasion, blending sweet blueberries with creamy richness. I’ve made countless variations in my own kitchen at Eminent Recipes, and this one consistently wins rave reviews. Its speed and simplicity make it a winner for busy schedules.
Recipe Overview
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 40 minutes |
| Total Time | 55 minutes |
| Servings | 8-10 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Cuisine | American |
Why This Recipe Works
This dump cake truly is a marvel of simplicity. The beauty lies in its minimal prep and forgiving nature. You don’t need to be a pastry chef to achieve fantastic results. The combination of moist blueberry filling, a decadent layer of cream cheese, and a buttery, crisp cake topping creates a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. It’s a go-to for those moments when a sweet craving strikes and time is short.
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 8-10 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Experience the magic of a Blueberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake, a comforting and family-friendly dessert that tastes like it took hours but is incredibly simple to make. This recipe combines sweet blueberries with a decadent cream cheese layer and a buttery, crisp cake topping for a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion when a sweet craving strikes.
Ingredients
1 can (21 oz) blueberry pie filling
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread blueberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the blueberry filling.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring it is well-covered.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg