Rhubarb Dump Cake

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5

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    433 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Rhubarb Dump Cake

Rhubarb Dump Cake combines tart rhubarb pieces with a sweet yellow cake topping that bakes into a golden, crisp crust. The cake softly bubbles underneath with a fruit filling thickened by eggs, sugar, and a touch of flour. Its texture contrasts the tender rhubarb underneath with a buttery, crunchy surface, making it a hearty and rustic dessert choice. This recipe is suited for those who enjoy a balance of tart and sweet flavors achieved with minimal preparation steps.

Description

Rhubarb Dump Cake features six cups of chopped rhubarb mixed with sugar, eggs, flour, milk, and vanilla for a subtle custardy fruit base. Layered with dry yellow cake mix and topped with melted butter, it bakes into a dessert with a crisp, golden cake crust. The rhubarb softens as it cooks, releasing juices that combine with the cake to create a textured filling beneath the crunchy topping.

Baked at 350°F for 45 minutes to an hour, the finished cake has a visually appealing browned crust contrasted by a moist, tangy interior. The inclusion of eggs in the fruit mixture helps to bind juices for a more cohesive filling, rather than a runny texture.

This cake is suitable for serving as a dessert on its own or topped with cream or ice cream for added richness. Its components require little active time and use pantry staples alongside fresh or frozen rhubarb.

Frozen rhubarb can be substituted but will require additional baking time to cook through. After baking and cooling, store the cake refrigerated, wrapped tightly to maintain freshness for up to five days, ensuring the topping remains crisp and the filling stays firm.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 cups rhubarb cut into 1/2'' pieces
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
  • ¾ cup butter melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 9x13'' baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. Mix eggs, sugar, flour, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Stir in rhubarb and mix until combined.
  3. Spread rhubarb over bottom of a prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle dry cake mix over rhubarb mixture. Pour melted butter over top of entire mixture.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min to 1 hour or until top is golden brown.

Notes

  • Frozen rhubarb works well but add 15-20 minutes of baking to ensure it’s fully cooked.
  • After baking and cooling, refrigerate the cake tightly wrapped; it keeps well for four to five days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 384mg (16%) Potassium 374mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 9.5mg (11%) Calcium 188mg (19%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 384mg 16%
Potassium 374mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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