Pear Dump Cake
Jan 17, 2026 12:38 PM
This is a pantry staple dessert, similar to a cobbler but even easier. You layer the filling, sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top, drizzle the butter and let the oven do the rest. It's wonderfully low-stress, ready in 45 minutes, and perfect for weeknights, potlucks, and days when you want something sweet and old-fashioned without the effort.
New year, new dump cake, of course!
If you've made them before, you'll know they're more like cobblers than traditional cakes. The name comes from the fact that they use boxed cake mix.
This recipe is incredibly simple and rewarding, with very little work on your part. It takes 5 minutes of prep work: open the cans of pears, sprinkle the cake mix and drizzle the melted butter. The oven does the magic, as the dry mixture soaks up the butter and turns golden and slightly crisp at the edges with fruit juices bubbling around.
I always describe dump cakes as sweet casseroles that you can have on the table in 45 minutes. They're rustic and casual, and especially good served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients:
For the fruit layer
- 34 ounces pear slices in syrup, 4 cans of 8.5 ounces each
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional
For the cobbler topping
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 15.25 ounce box of yellow cake mix, white cake also works
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
45 minutes
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