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Delicious Rhubarb Dump Cake

Delicious Rhubarb Dump Cake Your New Spring Favorite

This delicious rhubarb dump cake combines tangy rhubarb with sweet cake mix and gelatin, making it a perfect spring dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 cups Rhubarb Trimmed and chopped, fresh or frozen without thawing
  • 1 box Strawberry Gelatin Preferably Jell-O brand
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Cold Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Evenly spread the trimmed and chopped rhubarb along the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the strawberry gelatin and granulated sugar evenly over the rhubarb.
  4. Pour the yellow cake mix over the gelatin and sugar layers without mixing.
  5. Whisk together the melted butter, cold water, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, then pour it evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  7. Allow to cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours for best texture and flavor. Use frozen rhubarb without thawing if fresh isn't available.

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