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Rhubarb dump cake in a baking dish topped with vanilla ice cream and using a spoon to scoop out cake

Easy From Scratch Rhubarb Dump Cake

Rachel Riesgraf
Easy and insanely delicious rhubarb dump cake made with fresh or frozen rhubarb and a homemade cake mix that requires just 5 simple ingredients. All you need is 10 minutes of hands-on prep time, then bake and enjoy warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
3.70 stars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Rhubarb filling

  • 6 cups rhubarb, chopped (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake mix

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup salted butter, cold

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Add the rhubarb filling ingredients to a 9x13-inch baking dish and mix to combine.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix ingredients then sprinkle evenly over the rhubarb filling.
  • Melt ½ cup butter in a small bowl, then pour over the cake mix. Cut the other half of the butter into thin slices then place randomly over the cake mix. If desired, sprinkle the top with some extra rhubarb slices for visual appeal.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes until lightly golden brown on top. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

Notes

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake: Swap 2-3 cups of rhubarb for sliced strawberries.

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