Dump Cake
If this isnt the ultimate trash food, I dont know what is. Theres not a single thing in it thats good for you, but its delicious.
If this isnt the ultimate trash food, I dont know what is. Theres not a single thing in it thats good for you, but its delicious.
- Carbohydrate 31.7028611111111 g
- Cholesterol 0.56 mg
- Fat 11.5307555590745 g
- Fiber 0.976222249931759 g
- Protein 3.0237 g
- Saturated Fat 1.94036444547066 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (74g)
- Sodium 230.174444478424 mg
- Sugar 30.7266388611794 g
- Trans Fat 0.815472777990806 g
- Calories 239 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat to 325?
- Grease 13x9 pan
- Layer ingredients in order listed, DO NOT BLEND
- Bake 40-45 min
Operating under strict equipment constraints with just a standard 13x9 inch pan, this preparation relies entirely on spatial arrangement rather than mechanical mixing. The defining mechanical rule of this method is absolute non-intervention: the components must remain strictly unblended. Stirring the cherry pie filling and the dry cake mix together destroys the structural integrity of the dessert, resulting in dry pockets of flour and scorched spots where fruit touches the bare metal surface. By layering the components directly into the greased pan in a specific sequence, physics manages the hydration process during baking. Walnuts form the base to prevent sticking, fruit provides the necessary moisture barrier, dry mix absorbs the steam, and fat distributed evenly across the top melts downward to hydrate the starches. Preheating the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit ensures the thermal energy penetrates the layered mass gently, allowing the fat to melt and saturate the dry mix before the sugars can burn. Watch for the edges to turn a deep golden brown and the fruit juices to bubble aggressively around the perimeter, which typically occurs between 40 and 45 minutes of total oven time. Distributing the plant-based butter substitute in thin, uniform chunks across the surface rather than pouring it melted guarantees that every square inch of dry mix receives adequate moisture as the pieces liquefy in the heat.
