![]() Unlike the fruit-based dump cakes, you can also create chocolate masterpieces. Using purees as a base is much less common but can be done. I prefer to add a crunchy element (like pecans) when using a puree. Canned pumpkin is a puree which will give the dump cake a different texture. Pumpkin Dump Cake is a must during the holidays. Using some frozen with some canned pie filling would give it a jolt of fresh flavor and more fruit texture. There are no rules saying you can't do a combination of these types of dump cakes. They are also a good way to get a more fresh fruit flavor into the dump cake without having to have fresh fruit. When using frozen fruit in dump cakes, you just add them, frozen, to your baking dish.Īs they warm up in the oven, they will release some moisture which, along with the butter, should help to create that cake mix crust. But I think I'll put that on my list of things to-do. I haven't fooled around too much with frozen fruit dump cakes. I tried making my Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake with fresh strawberries and did not like how the strawberries tasted out of the oven. ![]() Plus, baking fruit doesn't always turn out the way you want. Since I make dump cakes because they are so easy, adding these steps starts making them feel complicated. ![]() One of the ways to do this is by macerating fruit with sugar to bring out their natural juices.įresh fruit also varies in sweetness so you may need to adjust flavors for each batch you make. You must prep the fruit (wash, cut, etc) but you also need to introduce moisture to ensure the "crust" will form on top. Using fresh fruit adds more steps to this process. In my opinion, the best dump cake recipes use canned fruit and pie fillings!Ĭrushed pineapple is one of the most common ingredients because of the moisture you get from the juice and the general fruity flavor the pineapple brings. It also makes it easy to make a fruity dump cake even if your favorite fruit is out of season. I would say that canned fruit provides the most consistent dump cakes due to the amount of liquid included.
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