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LEMON DUMP CAKE WITH FRESH BERRIES (EASY 3-INGREDIENT SUMMER DESSERT)

Sana Umer
This Lemon Dump Cake with Fresh Berries is a bright, buttery, and fruity dessert made with minimal ingredients. Juicy berries, lemon cake mix, and melted butter come together for an effortless summer treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

Fruit Layer:

  • 3 cups mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh

Cake Layer:

  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted

Optional Toppings:

  • vanilla ice cream
  • whipped cream
  • lemon zest

Instructions
 

Prep Dish:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

Add Fruit:

  • Spread mixed berries in the baking dish and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

Add Cake Mix:

  • Evenly sprinkle lemon cake mix over the berries without stirring.

Add Butter:

  • Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.

Bake:

  • Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Serve:

  • Let cool slightly before serving. Top with ice cream, whipped cream, or lemon zest if desired.

Notes

  • Do not stir layers for classic dump cake texture.
  • Fresh or frozen berries both work well.
  • Best served warm with ice cream.
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