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Family Rhubarb Dump Cake

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A simple, comforting dessert featuring tart rhubarb with a sweet, crunchy yellow cake topping. Easy to make with minimal prep and perfect for gatherings or quick treats.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (about 480g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz / 432g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), cut into thin slices or small cubes
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60g), toasted
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Chop rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups). In a mixing bowl, toss rhubarb with sugar and cinnamon. Stir in vanilla extract if using. Let sit for 5 minutes to macerate.
  3. Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the top without stirring.
  4. Dot the surface with slices or cubes of butter, distributing evenly. Optionally sprinkle toasted nuts over the cake mix before adding butter.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the rhubarb filling is bubbling around the edges. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  6. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use fresh or properly thawed and drained frozen rhubarb to avoid soggy cake. Do not stir cake mix into filling; sprinkle on top. Dotting butter pieces is essential for a crispy topping. Cover with foil if browning too fast. Let cake rest before slicing for best texture.

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