This easy red, white and blue dump cake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert made with strawberry and blueberry pie fillings and a white cake mix. It’s perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or any patriotic gathering.
If you want a quick patriotic dessert with all the flavor and very little fuss, this red, white and blue dump cake is ideal. The red is from strawberry pie filling, the blue from blueberry pie filling, and the white from the cake mix and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Using canned pie fillings and boxed cake mix keeps the recipe fast and reliable, and the result tastes homemade even though it’s easy to assemble.
Why you’ll love this red, white and blue cake recipe
It’s fast and foolproof—ready to assemble in minutes.
This rustic cobbler-style dessert is a potluck favorite and works well for family gatherings or casual celebrations.
Make it ahead of time; it often tastes even better the next day once the flavors have melded.
What You Need
Three basic ingredients are all you need. Exact amounts and the printable recipe card are included below.
- Box of white cake mix — any brand works.
- Canned pie fillings — strawberry and blueberry are used here; cherry or blackberry are good alternatives.
- Butter — salted or unsalted, sliced or grated for even coverage.
How to Make Red, White and Blue Dump Cake
Start by preheating the oven to 350°F and greasing a 9×13 baking dish. Spoon the strawberry and blueberry pie fillings into the dish in alternating spoonfuls so each serving has both flavors. Sprinkle the dry white cake mix evenly over the top of the fillings, then place thin slices or pats of butter across the cake mix in neat rows. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the filling is hot and bubbly.
As it bakes, the butter melts into the cake mix to create a flaky, buttery topping—think cobbler texture without the fuss. We like to serve slices warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of patriotic decorations for extra color and crunch.
Quick Tips
Slicing cold butter and placing it in thin pats gives better coverage than pouring melted butter, though melting is an option. Grating cold butter also works well for a more even distribution.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Reheat gently or serve cold—both are tasty options.
More Red, White and Blue Recipes
- Red white and blue poke cake
- Patriotic puppy chow
- Patriotic popcorn
- Red white and blue bark
- Patriotic pretzels
- Watermelon blueberry salad
Easy Red White and Blue Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 21 oz can strawberry pie filling
- 21 oz can blueberry pie filling
- 13.25 oz box white cake mix
- 1 cup butter thinly sliced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
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Alternate spooning in the strawberry and blueberry pie fillings to create a checkered or marbled pattern.
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Sprinkle the dry white cake mix over the pie fillings and spread lightly with a spatula, spoon, or knife.
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Arrange thin pats of butter across the cake mix in even rows.
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Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is slightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
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Notes
If you prefer different fruits, cherry or blackberry pie fillings are tasty substitutions for strawberry and blueberry.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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