Ultimate Pear Dump Cake
A delightful dessert featuring juicy pears under a golden, buttery cake crust, perfect for creating sweet memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced pears (peeled and cored, about 6 medium pears)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup milk (optional, for extra moisture)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your pears by peeling and slicing them to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Mix the sliced pears, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Spread the pear mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the yellow cake mix evenly over the pears without mixing.
- Add the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring even coverage.
- Pour the optional milk around the edges of the baking dish.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful experience. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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