Description
Rainbow Chip Dump Cake is a simple and colorful dessert featuring layers of cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix, and rainbow chips, all topped with melted butter and baked to a golden, bubbly perfection. Perfect for quick gatherings or a fun family treat, this cake combines fruity sweetness with a crunchy, colorful topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup rainbow chips (or colored chocolate chips)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or your favorite fruit pie filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Layer the Pie Filling: Pour the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pie filling layer. Do not stir or mix; let it sit evenly on top.
- Sprinkle Rainbow Chips: Distribute the rainbow chips or colored chocolate chips uniformly over the cake mix layer to add a burst of color and flavor.
- Add Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix and chips. This helps in creating the crisp, golden crust during baking. Optionally, drizzle vanilla extract over the top if you’d like an extra layer of flavor.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. The cake is done when the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. The crust should be firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving to help it set. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir after layering ingredients to retain the classic dump cake texture with distinct layers.
- Use any fruit pie filling of your choice for variation, such as blueberry, apple, or mixed berry.
- Rainbow chips add color and a sweet, creamy texture but can be substituted with white or milk chocolate chips.
- Make sure the butter is fully melted and evenly drizzled to ensure an even, crisp topping.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix and check that pie filling and chips are gluten-free.
