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A simple and foolproof rhubarb dump cake with a golden cake mix topping and tender, jammy fruit underneath. Quick prep and minimal ingredients result in a comforting dessert that balances tart rhubarb with sweet cake crust.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water or fruit juice of choice (e.g. apple, cranberry, orange)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (classic kind)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, sliced thin into pats

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  3. Chop rhubarb into consistent 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. Slice cold unsalted butter thinly into pats.
  5. Spread chopped rhubarb evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the rhubarb.
  7. Pour water or chosen fruit juice and optional vanilla extract evenly over the fruit and sugar.
  8. Carefully sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layer without stirring or mixing.
  9. Distribute the cold butter slices evenly over the cake mix layer.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use frozen rhubarb if fresh is unavailable; thaw and drain before use., Add strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, chopped apples, or crushed pineapple for variations., Try white, gluten-free, strawberry, sugar-free, or spice cake mix for different flavors and dietary needs., Substitute salted butter (reduce sugar), vegan butter, solid coconut oil, or margarine for butter., Replace water with apple juice, cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, orange juice, or other fruit juices., Make ahead and refrigerate; flavors deepen and cake becomes moister after a day., Reheat individual slices in microwave for 30 seconds or warm whole pan at 300°F for 15 minutes., Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream with vanilla or lemon zest, Greek yogurt with honey, chopped nuts, cinnamon, or fresh strawberries.

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