Mixed Berry Dump Cake
So...Dan said this was one of his favorite desserts of all time. He tends to make those statements a lot, so I am not so sure about the validity of that claim, but I gotta say I loved it as well. It was everything I wanted it to be.
Most recipes online for dump cakes call for butter and pre made canned pie filling. In fact, the first time I tried it, it was made with canned cherry pie filling. It was good. But I thought using fresh or frozen berries would make it even better. Plus, I wanted to make it vegan so I found a substitute for the butter. I think you could make this will all sorts of fruit options, from cherries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, apples etc. Try different options.
I kind of forgot to get an after picture because we started devouring it immediately. Maybe when I make it again I can get an after shot-if we have more patience. :)
Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix ( I didn't use the whole thing, but other similar recipes called for the entire box. I might try the entire box next time around)
1/3c.-1/2c. coconut oil or grape seed oil
4c. mixed berries of choice (I used strawberries and blackberries)
2Tbsp sweetener of choice (sugar, agave nectar etc.) **Adjust level if needed for desired sweetness
Directions:
Cut up strawberries and blackberries, and place in a bowl. Toss in the sweetener and stir, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes to bring out their juices.
In a separate bowl combine the box of cake mix and the oil by hand or fork until you have clumps of batter. You could probably do this in your food processor as well, and just pulse it with the oil until you get the consistency of loose clumps. Start with 1/3 cup of oil and add more if necessary to get to 1/2 cup (reason I say this is I am substituting the oil for butter, and some people say it is 1:1 ratio, others say less) I used a little over 1/3 of a cup.
Lightly grease your crockpot. Place berries on the bottom. Dump cake mixture on top. Cover and cook on high for 2hours or low for 4hours.
Serve with ice cream if your heart desires.
