Description
Rhubarb Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert featuring tart rhubarb topped with a sweet strawberry gelatin and yellow cake mix crust, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make dish requires minimal prep and results in a warm, bubbly dessert perfect for serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup water
Optional for Serving
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for the dump cake assembly.
- Prepare Rhubarb Layer: Spread the chopped rhubarb evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the fruit base.
- Add Sugar and Gelatin: Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the rhubarb, then evenly distribute the dry strawberry gelatin powder on top of the sugar layer.
- Top with Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the gelatin layer, making sure not to stir or mix the layers together.
- Drizzle Butter and Water: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix to moisten it, then pour the water over the top to ensure the cake mix bakes into a soft topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly, and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired to enhance the dessert experience.
Notes
- Using frozen rhubarb works well if fresh is not in season; no need to thaw before using.
- Do not stir the layers after adding the cake mix to maintain the distinct crust and filling textures.
- For best results, use a glass or ceramic baking dish to promote even baking.
- Letting the cake cool slightly helps the topping set before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a creamier, richer dessert.
