This Easy Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake recipe is so simple to make! You dump all the ingredients together, then bake, and you have a delicious dessert perfect for everything from a family celebrations to holidays.
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Most of the recipes I share on my blog have no connections to the world of music. This Easy Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake recipe would be the one exception.
When Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience CD came out in 2013, I decided to have some fun and make a night of it with the kids – who are some of his biggest fans. Since JT is from Memphis, Tennessee, I planned a homemade macaroni and cheese — a favorite side dish at most BBQ joints in the south — and a dessert.
I considered making a Banana Pudding since it’s a favorite easy dessert in the south, but after a bit of searching, I found my answer: Blueberry Crunch Cake. I found it on the Good Morning America’s website and it was said to be Justin Timberlake’s grandmother’s recipe. Figuring that she must have made this for him a few times, I decided that it had to be made to complete our fun night.
Now, if you are familiar with dump cake recipes, then you know that they are easy — you just dump, or layer, the ingredients together. It’s such an easy dessert and SOOOO, SOOOO good.
Ingredients Needed for Easy Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake:
- Butter (1 Tablespoon + 1/2 Cup – Melted)
- Blueberries (11oz)
- Sugar (3/4 Cup)
- Crushed Pineapple (20oz can)
- Pecans (1 Cup – Chopped)
- Optional: Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
Cooking Equipment Needed for Easy Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake:
To start, you dump a can of crushed pineapple in the bottom of your baking dish. Blueberries, mixed with some sugar, are then sprinkled on top of the pineapple.
The dry yellow cake mix is sprinkled on top of the blueberries. A stick of melted butter is drizzled over the top and then a sprinkle with chopped pecans. It’s baked in the oven where it works it’s magic!
After it’s done baking and cooled, you spoon this cake into bowls or onto plates. You can eat it just like that, or top with whipped cream or even some vanilla ice cream. I went with the whipped cream and I may, or may not have, had slightly more whipped cream that this photo shows.
Easy Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake Recipe
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Easy Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake Recipe
Description
This Easy Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake recipe is so simple to make! You dump all the ingredients together, then bake, and you have a delicious dessert perfect for everything from a family celebrations to holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 11 ounces blueberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter (melted – 1 stick of butter)
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13×9″ baking dish. In a bowl, combine blueberries with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle with sugar and gently coat blueberries with the sugar.
- Pour pineapple into the bottom of the baking dish evenly. Sprinkle blueberries and sugar evenly over pineapple. Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly on top of blueberries. Drizzle melted stick of butter on top of cake mix. Sprinkle pecans on top of cake mix/butter.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until top is browned.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Adapted from Justin Timberlake’s Blueberry Crunch Cake
Judy Russell says
I think the whole pkg. of yellow cake is too much. I will next time I make use less than the whole box. I think the taste of the cake when using whole box is overwhelming.
The dessert it self is good.
Terry says
My grandmother made something similar; she froze the butter and grated it over the cake mix to ensure the top is covered in butter and there was no dry spots. She also placed toasted pecans on top of the blueberries before the cake mix so most would not burn, and only a hand full was on top. Thanks for sharing this ole southern recipe. It is one of my gotos for an office luncheon.
Annie says
What other nuts would you suggest using. Almonds or walnuts?
Carol Nixon says
Has anybody tried frozen blueberries?
Angela B. Merritt says
Oh so good on cool evenings, and not too high in calories!
Bette says
I made this for a Memorial Day Picnic 2021, then another one for another picnic. Hoping some would be left over but only had 2 pieces left. Everyone enjoyed this tasty recipe. So easy to make and serve ice cream/whipped cream. Thanks so much for this recipe. I purchased a cake mix from Aldi $0.85 and the other one from the local supermarket $1.45, no difference in the taste, so I would go back to Aldi’s .
Judy says
One of our favorite desserts. Easy to make, great taste!
Eric Melton says
This recipe has been a secret weapon in my families recipe book for many many years. People are always impresses and it is usually the first thing wiped out ahead of all the pies and cakes around the holidays.
This will be the first year I am making it without my mother who passed in February but I’m sure she will be with us.
I’m so happy that this is being shared. The secret is in its simplicity, and aside from the pecans, all of the ingredients are dirt cheap.
Happy crunching!
Natalie says
The Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake is in the oven right now. I’ve make it before and we have enjoyed it tremendously.
This time my 5 yr. old Grandson dumped the ingredients in and smoothed it out to the edges. I then poured the butter.
Looking forward to hear his reaction in seeing the results of what it looks like when done & the marvelous taste of his creation
Cheryl Nelson says
This recipe is amazing! i use fresh blueberries & it tastes wonderful. i receive nothing but good comments on the flavor of it. The pineapple gives it a unique flavor that is great also.
Gr8tgrny28 says
Excellent and easy
Kate says
I love this recipe and have been making it for years! I do have a question though – could this be made in a crock pot? And how would you adjust the baking time?
Jodie Fitz says
This looks so delish! It’s perfect thing to bring to a family dinner. Thanks so much fro sharing at Reader Tip Tuesday! Hope you joined in this week and shared more yummy looking treats!
Jerri says
Your dump cake looks delicious! Thanks for joining us for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Jann Olson says
Looks so yummy! I bought blueberries today. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Sheri says
I need this in my life. Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link party! Pinned this! Hope to see you again next week. Have a great day!
Life Diet Health says
Pineapple and blueberries? Oh wow! 😀 I’ve never heard of a ‘dump cake’ but I love the sound of this and will give it a try soon. Thanks for sharing over at Fiesta Friday (I couldn’t see our link in your ‘link parties’?)
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I’m a little bit behind but I wanted to make sure to check out your post – and thank you for joining the What’s for dinner party. Have a wonderful weekend and hope to see you at tomorrow’s party too!
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies says
Wow this sounds totally heavenly! Pineapple and blueberry together – yummy! xx
Mrs. Laura Lane says
I’ll bet that this fills this house with an amazing fragrance when it bakes.
Thanks for sharing the recipe. I hadn’t thought of substituting blueberries.
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Carrie says
Oh, goodness… that looks good.. especially the blueberries.
Michele says
That cake looks so yummy! Love that it sounds so easy to make, too!
Amy says
We love blueberries and crunch so this dump cake sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing at Nifty Thrifty Sunday.
Kimberly K says
Might try peaches instead of pineapple. …sounds wonderful!
Miz Helen says
This is a great dump cake, yum! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Shirley Wood says
Cool idea! So glad you party with us at Merry Monday.
Roseann Hampton says
I love to make dump cakes to share at work – pinning!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
An easy and delicious treat! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Charlene Asay says
Yum. I love these kind of desserts.Thanks for sharing with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up party. Hope to see you next week!
Audrey says
My mouth is watering just thinking about this. Thanks for partying with us on Creative K Kids #TastyTuesdays
Edye says
Pinned! This looks so yummy!!
Blessings,
Edye
Frugal Hausfrau says
I haven’t made a dump cake other than Dutch oven cooking when my son was in Scouts – and they sure didn’t look like this!!
Scrumptious!
Beverly says
You had me at blueberries. I love anything made with blueberries. This looks great.
Bev
Julie says
This recipe looks amazing!
Jamie says
Man that looks good! Pinning to try! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty
Jennifer Dawn says
Yum! This looks so good! I’d love for you to share this at our weekly link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/05/fun-birthday-party-ideas-little-bird.html Hope to see you there!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
What a cute night you planned for your kids! Love that you were able to find this recipe, too, to make it extra special. It sounds fantastic and seriously, it’s magic how dump cakes can come together! Pinned!
Maria says
I love dump cakes! I haven’t made one in a while, so I’m happy I came across your recipe today. Definitely pinning and saving for later. Thanks so much for sharing this on #shinebloghop this week 🙂
The Better Baker says
Oh what an awesome recipe! It really grabbed our attention at Weekend Potluck and is one of our features at this week’s party. Thanks so much for sharing! Please stop by when you can – and please – keep these wonderful recipes comin! http://thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2015/09/caramel-apple-cheesecake-squares.html
The Better Baker says
Oh my! This looks mighty tasty! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. This recipe is a real winner!
Audrey says
I can hardly wit until blueberries are back in season for me to try this. YUM!
Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesdays, I hope you will join us next week.
Martha Holmes says
You can use a can of blueberry pie filling until bluberries come in. It works great.
Gayle says
Making this blueberry dump cake right now1 Smells yummy! Thank you.
Deborah Newry says
I have made this befre using the cherries version.
Now today I am making this but substituting the yellow cake mix with french
vanilla cake mix.Wanted use the cake mix up not sure what it will taste
like?
Judy says
I have made this recipe but mine didn’t turn out so great. The powdered cake mix didn’t blend in so there were places that were dry powdery cake mix. Photo sure doesn’t seem to show that once it’s baked. Is there a secret to the mix blending in. Didn’t think a person was to stir it.
brandie says
Hi Judy,
It’s hard to say why yours didn’t turn out well. You definitely don’t stir it…like other dump cakes, it’s simply dumping everything in layers. It is important that the pineapple is undrained (the moisture from this bubbles up helping to add moisture to the cake mix). It’s almost important that the cake mix is sprinkled on in an even layer. You can also always add a bit more butter too, although 1 stick was enough for me.
Judy says
Thanks, Brandie, I will use your tips and try it again sometime!
Marie says
Just found your recipe ,it is definitely going to be my week-end dessert,looks so good and what a time saver .ill go all the way and serve it with ice cream .My grandchildren will love me even more! Thanks in advance!
Karly says
Dump cake is the best, I gotta try it with blueberries! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Miz Helen says
Your Blueberry Crunch Dump Cake will be delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Maria says
Mmm your cake looks delicious! Sounds wonderful with all those blueberries and pecans (and whipped cream, of course!)
crystal says
Wow this looks so yummy! Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
brandie says
Thanks Crystal!
andi winslow says
Yup, I have made this and its very, very good……..Easy and delicious. Thank you for a wonderful easy recipe. Its on my blog….your picture is prettier but bet they both tasted great…… Andi
Wendys Hat says
Yum! Yum! Yum!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
YUM!! I saw this on RecipeNewz and I just had to come by to see this post. I’m pinning!!!
brandie says
Thanks Meghan! I’m so glad you stopped by!
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
Oh yum, your cake looks and sounds so good!
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Yum! I love blueberry desserts! JT’s grandmother sure is an excellent baker. I once made a pecan pie recipe using her recipe. It was beyond delicious!
mel says
Man this looks so good!!
Kasandria Reasoner says
Oh! That looks heavenly. YUM!
Kas
brandie says
Thank you Kasandria!
Ashley says
This looks super yummy!!
brandie says
Thanks Ashley!
Emily says
Man this looks so good!
brandie says
Thanks Emily! It was really good!
Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook says
You can’t beat the ease of a dump cake! I love this blueberry crunch variation. Would a refreshing recipe for spring!
brandie says
Thanks Colleen! Dump cakes are one of my guilty, timesaving pleasures. 😉
Wendi Scharrer says
My mouth is watering!! 🙂 I have these ingredients on hand. I will be making this for Easter brunch! Thank you for sharing!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
I can’t even tell you how delicious that looks! I had to pin it twice!