Description
A simple and delicious Rhubarb Dump Cake featuring tart rhubarb layered with sugar, strawberry gelatin, and topped with yellow cake mix and melted butter. Baked until golden and bubbly, this dessert is perfect served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
Topping
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup water
For Serving (Optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the rhubarb layer: Spread the chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb evenly over the bottom of the greased baking dish, forming an even layer.
- Add sugar and gelatin: Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the rhubarb, then evenly spread the dry strawberry gelatin powder over the sugar layer.
- Top with cake mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the gelatin layer. Avoid stirring to maintain layered texture.
- Add melted butter and water: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix to moisten it. Then pour the 1/2 cup of water over the top to further help moisten the mixture.
- Bake the cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown, bubbly, and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving. For added indulgence, serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen rhubarb depending on availability.
- Do not stir the layers; keeping them separate creates the characteristic texture of a dump cake.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience, but leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Substitute vanilla cake mix if yellow cake mix is unavailable, though flavor will slightly vary.
- Adding whipped cream or ice cream enhances the dessert with creamy contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
