Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Rhubarb Dump Cake:
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3 oz) package strawberry gelatin (Jell-O)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Rhubarb: Spread the chopped rhubarb evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Add Sugar and Gelatin: Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the rhubarb. Then, sprinkle the strawberry gelatin over the sugar.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly distribute the dry cake mix over the rhubarb, sugar, and gelatin layers.
- Add Water and Butter: Pour the water over the cake mix, then drizzle the melted butter on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Tips
- Rhubarb Substitution: If fresh rhubarb is not available, you can use frozen rhubarb. Make sure to thaw and drain it well before using.
- Gelatin Flavor: Strawberry gelatin is a classic choice, but you can experiment with other flavors like raspberry or cherry for a different twist.
- Additions: You can add a handful of chopped strawberries or other berries to the rhubarb for extra flavor.
Enjoy your Rhubarb Dump Cake!