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5 Ingredient Blueberry Skillet Dump Cake

May 7, 2021 · 136 Comments

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Perfect for making the most out of berry season, this 5 ingredient blueberry skillet dump cake is the easy dessert recipe you’ve been waiting to enjoy!

Blueberry skillet dump cake slice on a white plate this image

I love when summer comes around and it is Farmer’s Market season is Wisconsin. When blueberries are in-season, this blueberry skillet dump cake is always one of the first things I make.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Only 5 simple ingredients – This blueberry skillet dump cake uses pantry staples like butter, flour, sugar, milk, and fresh blueberries, making it incredibly easy to pull together anytime.
  • Perfect for busy days – With just a quick mix and pour, this dessert requires minimal prep and is ideal when you want something homemade without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
  • One bowl, one skillet recipe – Everything comes together in one bowl and bakes in a skillet, which means less cleanup and a simple baking process.
  • Great way to use fresh blueberries – This recipe highlights the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh blueberries, making it especially perfect during berry season.
  • Delicious served warm or cold – Enjoy it straight from the skillet, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

What ingredients do I need to make a blueberry dump cake?

  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Milk
  • Blueberries

Yup, you read that right – only 5 ingredients are needed to make this tasty cake. And most are ones you already have in your pantry.

Blueberries from the farmers market

If you’re not familiar with what a dump cake is, it is basically when all you are doing is ‘dumping’ the ingredients into a bowl, stirring, and then dumping it into a skillet and baking.

With this recipe, you’re making a quick cake batter in a bowl and then pouring that into the skillet.  Then you just pour the blueberries on top.  It’s as simple as that!

Customizations

  • Use different berries – Swap blueberries for raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or a mixed berry blend for a slightly different flavor. This works especially well when making a mixed berry dump cake.
  • Add citrus flavor – Stir in a little lemon zest or orange zest with the blueberries to brighten the flavor and complement the sweetness of the cake.
  • Make it extra cozy with spices – Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a warm, bakery-style flavor.
  • Add a crunchy topping – Sprinkle sliced almonds, chopped pecans, or walnuts on top before baking for a little texture.

Ingredients for skillet dump cake

Pouring sounds a lot more graceful than dumping, does’t it? So you can think of this cake as a one bowl cake, a skillet cake, or just an all around amazing blueberry cake. Plus, since this cake is made with only 5 ingredients, it’s a perfect addition to my Five Ingredient Friday series!

Tips for Success

  • Use a well-seasoned or buttered skillet – A cast iron skillet works great for this recipe because it distributes heat evenly and helps create slightly crisp edges around the cake.
  • Spread the blueberries evenly – Make sure the berries are distributed across the bottom of the skillet so every bite has plenty of fruit.
  • Don’t overmix the batter – Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of light and tender.
  • Watch the baking time – The cake is done when the top is lightly golden and the center is set. Ovens can vary slightly, so keep an eye on it during the last few minutes.
  • Use fresh, ripe blueberries when possible – Fresh berries tend to hold their shape and provide the best flavor, especially during blueberry season.

Cake batter in a pan with blueberries

Now, I have to share a funny story with you that makes me giggle every time I think of it: I was once doing a radio interview about my cookbook and they invited the live audience to call in. This very sweet elderly man called in and said that he had purchased his first cookbook and I got all excited thinking mine was his first cookbook he had purchased, but then he went on to say that it was a ‘dump’ cookbook but that is was a lot more complicated than he thought it was going to be, and what did I have to say about that? Whomp whomp. I, of course, was nice and responded with how I was sorry he wasn’t enjoying that cookbook, but that I could assure him that mine had only 5 ingredient recipes and he might like it.

The funny part was, when he was describing the other cookbook, (I have no idea what the title of the cookbook or who the author was) – the one I had no idea about- he kept emphasizing the word ‘dump’ “you’re supposed to just DUMP all the ingredients in” “one makes dishes by “DUMPING” and so on. It took all I had to contain my laughter. Ever since, every time I’m making something that involves a pouring step, I think that I’m dumping ingredients in and laugh. Maybe I’m the only one that thinks it was funny?

How to make a blueberry skillet dump cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 375, spray a skillet with cooking spray or grease it with butter and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter then pour in the flour, sugar and milk and whisk to combine.
  3. Pour into the prepared skillet.
  4. Sprinkle the blueberries evenly around the top of the batter.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve warm or cold.

Blueberry skillet dump cake in red pan

For the cake batter all you do is mix together melted butter, sugar, flour and milk and then add fruit and bake. That’s it! Viola!  You could substitute the butter for margarine and milk for almond milk, or the blueberries for other berries. This cake is super customizable and delicious (you could even top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!)

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream – A scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream melting over the warm blueberry cake creates the perfect balance of warm and cold.
  • Add a dollop of whipped cream – Light and fluffy whipped cream complements the sweet blueberry flavor without overpowering it.
  • Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar – A light dusting of powdered sugar makes this easy dessert look a little more special for guests.
  • Add a drizzle of lemon glaze – A simple lemon glaze or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a bright citrus flavor that pairs beautifully with blueberries.
  • Serve with yogurt for brunch – This dump cake can double as a sweet brunch dish when served with a spoonful of vanilla yogurt or Greek yogurt.
  • Enjoy it straight from the skillet – For casual family nights, simply scoop it right out of the skillet and enjoy it warm.

Blueberry skillet dump cake on blue plate

This cake is probably one of the most tried and true recipes I know and have known for years.  All you need for this 5 ingredient blueberry skillet dump cake are a few basic ingredients and fresh blueberries then you’ll be on your way to the best dessert!

FAQs for blueberry skillet dump cake

  • Can I use frozen blueberries in this dump cake? Yes, this would work with frozen blueberries. I’d just make sure you thaw them/drain the liquid from them before using them!
  • Can this blueberry dump cake be made ahead of time? Yes. You can bake the cake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the skillet in the oven before serving.
  • Can I use something other than a skillet? Yes, you could definitely use a smaller baking dish (like a brownie or pie pan) to make this!
  • What size skillet is best for this recipe? I’m using a 10 1/4 inch skillet here, but any skillet around that size would work.

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • 5 Ingredient Blueberry Pie With Graham Cracker Crust 
  • Orange Cranberry Cake Recipe
  • Blueberry cherry muffins
  • Blueberry Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls

Find all of my 5 ingredient recipes here.

Blueberry skillet dump cake slice on a white plate

5 Ingredient Blueberry Skillet Dump Cake

Perfect for making the most out of berry season, this 5 ingredient blueberry skillet dump cake is the easy dessert recipe you’ve been waiting to enjoy!
4.25 from 641 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, or you could use margarine
  • 1 cup flour all purpose or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk I use skim, you could use almond milk or other dairy free milk in place of regular milk
  • 1 pint blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375, spray a skillet with cooking spray or grease it with butter and set aside.
  • In a bowl melt the butter (30 seconds in the microwave does the trick for me) then pour in the flour, sugar and milk and whisk to combine, until no big clumps remain. Pour into the prepared skillet.
    Batter for blueberry skillet dump cake
  • Sprinkle the blueberries evenly around the top of the batter.
    Cake batter in a pan with blueberries
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until edges start to turn slightly brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
    Blueberry skillet dump cake in red pan
  • Serve warm or cold.

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Notes

I used a 10 1/4 inch skillet for this recipe. You could use a smaller skillet, the cake would just be a little taller!
The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Greg says

    June 3, 2025 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this multiple times using halved fresh cherries or diced apples as well as blueberries and it has always been a hit. One really lazy suggestion if you have limited good cast-iron cookware; use a pre-made graham cracker crust to bake this in. Works superbly, tastes great and all of my guests have loved the pies.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 5, 2025 at 10:07 am

      Thank you for the kind words and helpful comment, love the suggestion of putting in different fruit and the pie crust! YUM!

      Reply
  2. ken says

    April 9, 2025 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    easy and delicious

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 14, 2025 at 9:20 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Ken says

    February 3, 2025 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    best desert I have made

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 11, 2025 at 1:27 pm

      Yay, so happy to hear!!

      Reply
  4. Karen says

    May 5, 2024 at 10:06 pm

    Could frozen blueberries be used?
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 7, 2024 at 10:57 am

      Yes, I imagine they could, just make sure they’re thawed and drained really well so there’s not too much extra liquid

      Reply
  5. Cathy says

    June 15, 2023 at 12:50 pm

    Easy to make. Turned out great as written. There will be a next time.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 19, 2023 at 1:18 pm

      So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  6. DAN @ Sauce Grandmaster says

    March 3, 2023 at 1:40 am

    5 stars
    Overall, Blueberry Skillet Dump Cake is an effortless yet delicious option for any occasion. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser and a hit with the entire family. Highly recommended

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      March 19, 2023 at 8:04 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Kelly says

    August 17, 2022 at 7:32 am

    5 stars
    So moist and delicious! Very quick and easy to make! I make this for breakfast. We have giant blueberry bushes in our backyard and look for different ways to use them up.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 13, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      That’s so cool you have giant blueberry bushes! So glad you loved this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  8. Steven J Bourgault says

    August 12, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    Great, easy recipe! Made this today and it came out awesome. I added a little bit of cinnamon and a splash of almond extract. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 13, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      Love that you added a bit of cinnamon and almond extract, those flavors would go so well with this. So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    June 8, 2022 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this! And my kids did too. It came out exactly as stated and was so incredibly easy to throw together. The perfect use for blueberries that were just meh! I will for sure make this again.

    Reply
  10. Christian McCulloch says

    September 29, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    I am curious, wouldn’t it make sense to put some baking powder in this? I’m worried it will just be flat and heavy. Have you tried it with baking powder? I would like to know before I attempt this.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 30, 2021 at 10:08 am

      I never made this with baking powder, this is the simple cake that was taught to me. It is more of a denser cake, but if you like more of a ‘cakey’ type dish, I would recommend adding 1 tsp baking powder 🙂 Hope you enjoy

      Reply
    • CR says

      November 1, 2021 at 7:04 am

      This is exactly what happened to my cake. It was completely flat and somewhat oily looking. I used almond milk instead of skim so maybe that made the difference? It definitely did not turn out

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        November 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm

        Almond milk is not the same as cow’s milk. It doesn’t have the same protein structure and doesn’t react with other ingredients in the same way and definitely affects final texture.

        Reply
  11. Harriet Cook says

    August 15, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    My family just enjoyed this! I used an old oval Pyrex dish (11×7″?), veg spray, stirred flour, scooped and leveled, pinch pink Himalayan salt combined by spoon, then added the pre-melted butter and 2% milk (with at least a teaspoon glug of vanilla). I think I had 2 1/4 cups berries, so used them up. Would be equally good with blackberries, sliced peaches, pitted and halved fresh cherries, really any berry. I made this for our son’s family (new grand baby so gramma is here for a few weeks!) and my daughter-in-love wanted the recipe!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 19, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      I’m so happy to hear this feedback, thank you so much for sharing!! And Congrats gramma 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jessica M says

    June 26, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this for a small gathering tonight and it is gone so I would say a success. I added a 1/2 TBSP of Nellie & Joes Key West Lemon Juice as I don’t have lemon extract on hand as others suggested and it turned out perfect at the 40 min mark. Going to make another one tomorrow.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 28, 2021 at 12:01 pm

      Thank you so much for this awesome feedback – I love that you added the lemon juice as suggested by other commenters. So glad you love this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  13. Vearle says

    June 7, 2021 at 6:15 am

    F or C? I’d expect you’d be wanting to cater to an international audience?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 7, 2021 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you for your comment, I’m assuming you’re asking about oven temperature? If that’s the case, it would be in F, which would be 190C

      Reply
  14. Heidi C says

    August 9, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    4 stars
    I added 1/2 tsp lemon extract and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Flavor was great but the edges were very hard and chewy and cake was thin. I used 10 1/2 inch cast iron. Next time might try a smaller skillet. Or not my convection oven.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 10, 2020 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks for sharing – I have not testing it out in a convection oven, so likely that’s why the odd results.

      Reply
  15. Genie Mitsuhara says

    July 20, 2020 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Easy and tastes great !!! five star plus. served at a birthday party and everyone loved it. I should’ve made two. thank you very much for the recipe❤️??

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 20, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Oh my goodness, thank you so so much for the lovely comment and feedback!!!

      Reply
  16. Nicole says

    June 17, 2020 at 7:03 pm

    Absoultey amazing! Literally everything is like 1 cup. Super simple. I used almond milk in place of milk (dairy). My husband loved it to. I will be making this again.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 21, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment! So so glad to hear it turned out with almond milk in place of the dairy milk. So glad you enjoyed this, I love making this in the summer!

      Reply
  17. kelly says

    June 11, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    There is no leavening at all? No baking powder, baking soda or egg? How does it rise?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:49 am

      There isn’t any in this recipe (how this recipe was shared and taught to me) – it doesn’t puff up and rise a lot, but it does cook and rise, miraculously. If you’d feel more comfortable, you could totally add some baking powder 🙂

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        June 12, 2020 at 11:45 am

        🙂 Thanks for replying so fast! I actually made it this morning (as my blueberry bushes are loaded) and used self rising flour just to be safe. It turned out great. I loved the moisture in it. Next time I’ll try w/regular AP flour and see if there is a difference. It’s a GREAT recipe. The husband devoured half of it by noon

        Reply
  18. Irene Jones says

    June 9, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    I am making your cake now and can’t wait. I picked the blueberries this morning. As to them going bad quickly. This is a trick I learned from the daughter in law of a friend. Works GREAT for strawberries too. Put them in a large lidded jar in your refrigerator when you bring them home from the store. Do not wash until you start to use them. They will keep perfectly for at least a week like this – Promise.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 12, 2020 at 8:11 am

      What a great tip, thank you for sharing that! Hope you loved this cake 🙂

      Reply
    • kelly says

      June 12, 2020 at 11:46 am

      They last even longer if you put a folded paper towel in the bottom of the jar. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Jessica Howard says

    June 2, 2020 at 11:00 am

    What is the texture in the middle supposed to be like when it is done? I know it says the center will be moist, but I’m not sure mine was done enough. I put it in for 45 minutes and the edges were golden, but the center was very moist and almost like bread pudding, not very cakey. Thank you for your help.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 2, 2020 at 9:50 pm

      Hi, I think maybe it could have used a few extra minutes…I would always caution on the side of your experience because everyone’s ovens are slightly different. Hope you loved it, whatever the texture 🙂

      Reply
  20. Liz says

    May 17, 2020 at 9:02 am

    I tried this as written first and my family all loved it. I tried it with coconut flour next and it was a fail. I did use an oven safe pot (because it’s what I had) and it’s worked well. Love how quick, easy, and delicious this recipe is. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 18, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      So happy that it worked as written, sorry it didn’t work with coconut flour. I’ve heard it’s not good with alternative flours like almond flour, but I’ve only made it with regular all purpose flour.

      Reply
  21. Linda Bick says

    February 7, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Yummy ? I have received my shopping bag thank You!!!!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 9, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      I’m so happy to hear it arrived 🙂

      Reply
  22. Helen says

    January 2, 2020 at 11:33 am

    I’m very excited to try this out since it seems so simple and easy, but I don’t have a skillet.. do you happen to know how I should adjust the temperature and baking time for a glass baking dish?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 5, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      I’d recommend the same baking temperature, and I’d check it for doneness at the same time 🙂

      Reply
  23. Mela says

    December 6, 2019 at 12:39 pm

    Delicious will make again, I added walnuts and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Got tons of compliments.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 7, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      So happy to hear this, and love that you got tons of compliments!!

      Reply
  24. Christine says

    December 3, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    Can you be more specific on the pan you should use use in the oven ??? Not all pans can go in oven.. I’m making this now .. anrd read that non stick pans should not be be put in oven ?? After I already have ..can be toxic it said idk but it’s looking good

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      December 7, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      Hi sorry – just seeing this now. Hopefully it all turned out good! This should be made in an oven-safe skillet (iron skillets)

      Reply
    • Donna Tevald says

      May 11, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      Can you reduce the sugar?

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        May 12, 2020 at 8:20 am

        Yes you certainly could, I haven’t tested it with less sugar but I think it would work.

        Reply
  25. KonaGirl says

    September 20, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    Is the flour sifted prior to measuring the 1 cup?

    BTW. I think your story is funny. Now I’ll be thinking the same thing every time I’m “dumping” ingredients into a bowl.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 20, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      I don’t sift the flour, but you certainly could! And I’m so happy you liked the story lol!!

      Reply
      • KonaGirl says

        September 20, 2019 at 10:15 pm

        I just pulled it out of the oven and it’s looking good. Can hardly wait for it to cool. I kept thinking while making it and while it was baking, “No eggs??”. LOL.
        I’ll let you know what I think once I’ve devoured a piece with some vanilla ice cream. ?

        Reply
        • KonaGirl says

          September 20, 2019 at 10:44 pm

          Devoured! I am so amazed at how good this is, especially since so quick and easy to make. I love the crunchiness of the crust, yet the soft cake texture under all those delicious fresh blueberries.

          Thank you so much for sharing!

          Reply
          • Sweetphi says

            September 22, 2019 at 2:33 pm

            Thank you so much for your feedback, I’m so happy to hear how much you loved this recipe!

  26. Gabe says

    August 13, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Could I use maple syrup instead of sugar?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 15, 2019 at 8:59 am

      I don’t think that would work in this particular recipe – the mix would be too liquidy…maybe you could try it and add more flour? Let me know how it turns out if you try it!

      Reply
  27. Heather says

    July 9, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Can you reduce the amount of sugar?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 12, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      Definitely!

      Reply
      • Mindy says

        June 16, 2024 at 5:44 pm

        5 stars
        I’ve made this several times and it comes out great everytime. I make it in a 10 inch iron skillet and eat it hot or cold

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          June 19, 2024 at 10:50 am

          I’m so happy to hear this feedback, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment!

          Reply
  28. Chris Perlini says

    July 3, 2019 at 7:47 am

    5 ingredient dump cake. Can you make this in a 9 inch cake pan?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      July 3, 2019 at 8:16 am

      Sure! I’ve never tried it but it should work, I’d love to know how it turns out for you

      Reply
      • Christine Perlini says

        July 4, 2019 at 5:17 pm

        I made it in a 10 inch cake pan. Came out awesome. Also added mc cormicks pure lemon extract to the batter I used almost a teaspoon. Had the perfect hint of lemon to the cake.

        Reply
        • Janice Graham says

          July 6, 2019 at 11:16 pm

          I made this tonight in a cake pan and it was so delicious! I substituted a gluten free all purpose flour blend and the results were tasty. My non celiac family members couldn’t tell it was gluten free and I got to enjoy an amazing dessert! Thank you for the recipe!

          Reply
          • Sweetphi says

            July 8, 2019 at 10:21 am

            Thank you so much for coming back and leaving this feedback. I’m so glad to hear how much you and your family enjoyed this cake 🙂

        • Sweetphi says

          July 8, 2019 at 10:37 am

          I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the cake – love the modification you made, I bet the hint of lemon would work so good!

          Reply
  29. Emily says

    May 9, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    Would halving or reducing the size of this recipe work? Would the baking time be affected as well if I changed the size? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 9, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      Not quite sure what you mean here…if you’re reducing the recipe by, say, 1/2 or something then yes the cooking time would be different…haven’t tested it for other sizes, but I’d say a safe bet would be to check the bake time at 1/2 of the normal time.

      Reply
  30. Airell Mazer says

    April 5, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Well, I tried. But this was a flop and not because of your recipe but because of my tweaks. I wanted to make this more keto friendly so I substituted 1:1 Almond Flour, added an egg for binder (as is usual with Keto using Almond Flour) and substituted the 1c. of sugar with 1/2c. of Erythritol, and it was a sloppy mess that didnt even resemble a cake…its more like a topping for cake at this point. I did leave it in the iron skillet & coooed it on the stove from the bottom to try & cook off some of the slop but it’s still a mess. Here’s why I dont Keto-exchange many recipes!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      April 8, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you for sharing Airell, sorry it didn’t work as a keto-exchange recipe

      Reply
  31. Deidre says

    October 30, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Can you substitute apples?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 31, 2018 at 7:36 am

      Oh that might work, I’ve never tried but I think it could work. I’d love to know how it turns out for you!

      Reply
  32. Jeanne Abernethy says

    September 12, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    How much lemon juice or zest from lemon skin do you suggest for giving it a lemon blue berry flavor? I love that combination.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 12, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      I’m a sucker for a really strong lemon flavor, so I would suggest 1 tablespoon 🙂

      Reply
  33. Lauren Hall says

    August 25, 2018 at 8:40 am

    I’m so glad i found this! it was very easy, and a great use of blueberries! i also added some strawberries, due to needing to use them and my dad ate some of the blueberries earlier and actually, they worked well too. my only issue was that the crust was very under cooked. the sides were pretty fine but the rest was under cooked and kinda chewy. i followed instructions but i’m thinking I just should have let it cook more than it did. anyone else have this issue? or any advice for me about it?
    very good otherwise! we ate it all

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    • Sweetphi says

      August 29, 2018 at 7:39 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Sometimes due to the atmosphere and who knows what lol sometimes it needs a few extra minutes cooking. If it’s jiggly in the middle, i’d say to leave it in the oven for a few extra 🙂

      Reply
      • Lauren Hall says

        August 29, 2018 at 9:05 am

        yeah, it was ok on the very outside of the crust but the center was not cooked well. I thought that might be the problem and next time I will try cooking it longer 🙂 thanks for the reply!

        Reply
    • Linda says

      July 3, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      I had the sand issue. Lengthened then cook time and it remained flat and sticky. I’m thinking there’s an ingredient missing (leavening)?

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        July 6, 2020 at 7:35 pm

        There is no leavening in this recipe, it’s not a typical ‘fluffy’ cake type recipe, but you could definitely add some baking powder if you’re used to those types of cakes.

        Reply
    • Ellie Ball says

      July 24, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      Quick, easy and delicious. I have made it several times and also have had the problem of undercooked crust and middle. I cooked it an extra 10 minutes but still a bit gooey yet tasty.

      Reply
  34. Jennifer Taylor says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:25 am

    This recipe brings joy to my heart! My mother passed on a very similar recipe to me years ago. She would make it every summer changing up the fruit: raspberries, blackberries, cherries, peaches. Sometimes she would use one fruit, other times it would be a blend. After a summer dinner of harvest fruits and veg, she’d serve this in a small dish with a splash of whole milk or half & half. I used to make this, too, until I accidentally recycled the recipe card. My mother now has advanced Alzheimer’s and my dad hasn’t been able to find the recipe. So…
    Thank you for returning such fond memories to me!

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    • Sweetphi says

      July 31, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, how heartwarming to hear that feedback, I’m so glad you came across this recipe.

      Reply
  35. Opal says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:32 am

    If you do not own a skillet can you use a cake pan ? Or pie pan maybe ?

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    • Sweetphi says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      Both would work, I would just check the cake 10 minutes earlier

      Reply
      • Opal says

        July 23, 2018 at 12:11 pm

        Thank you !! Have a great day

        Reply
  36. Elaine says

    July 16, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    I made this recipe early this morning to serve for breakfast. I’m afraid mine was an absolute failure! It did not look like yours at all, especially it had no “cakey” look about it. I baked mine in a 10″ cast iron skillet according to your directions. When I attempted to slice it (it did kind of slice) and put it on the plates, there was no cakiness about it. It was more like blueberries in a gooey sauce with a leathery crust on the bottom. The blueberries and goo kind of tasted good, because how could baked fresh blueberries with a ton of sugar, butter, milk and flour not taste good? However, I needed to give my husband and I knives to cut through the leathery crust on the bottom. I’m not so sure I liked that crust. I don’t think my husband did, either. My plan is to heat it up and scoop the blueberry buttery goo (without the leathery crust) and put it on some ice cream with whipped cream.

    I confess that I was very curious how one could make a “cake” without eggs and/or baking powder/soda. I was obviously not successful. What is your secret? I think that the person who asked if she could use self-rising flour may have had better results than me. I found other “dump cakes” online that mostly used boxed cake mixes, which would have definitely had some kind of leavening agents.

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    • Sweetphi says

      July 16, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Hi there Elaine,
      So sorry to hear how yours turned out. I’ve made this cake a bunch of times and have never had the issues you had, also I’ve never heard that feedback in any of the comments, so I’d love to help try and figure out what went wrong. Did you use a heavy cast iron skillet? It sounds like perhaps your cake cooked at too high a temperature, too quickly, in too thin a pan, resulting in a crust and gooey center. The center should definitely not have been gooey as you describe it. The only other thing I can think of is that perhaps too much milk was added?
      If you do give it another try, you could definitely use a smaller skillet to make it thicker and some self rising flour or ap flour with baking power/soda.
      Glad it tasted good at least, and so sorry again it didn’t turn out like it should have.

      Reply
  37. Kathy Burrows says

    June 30, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Will it be ok to use self rising flour? Thanks!

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    • Sweetphi says

      July 3, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      Oh yes, that would work!

      Reply
      • Kathy Burrows says

        July 3, 2018 at 2:35 pm

        Thank you! I baked this and it was wonderful!

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        • Sweetphi says

          July 6, 2018 at 9:35 am

          So glad to hear!

          Reply
  38. Becca says

    April 30, 2018 at 1:46 am

    We only had a few blueberries in the fridge, so we filled it in with chopped strawberries. It was 2 cups of fruit total, and it was wonderful! Thanks for the simple recipe!

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    • Sweetphi says

      May 4, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you so much for the feedback, love that it worked with a mixture of berries!

      Reply
  39. Kay says

    October 9, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    Is it suppose to be soft and gooey or firm? Looks delicious!

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    • Sweetphi says

      October 10, 2017 at 9:08 am

      It’s soft and firm, like a light cake with berries in it, not gooey 🙂

      Reply
  40. Doniece Brown(Moore) says

    August 20, 2017 at 9:58 am

    All I have is an 8 inch skillet will it work

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    • Sweetphi says

      August 20, 2017 at 5:34 pm

      Yes, it will be a little thicker but will work great 🙂

      Reply
  41. Kristopher S. says

    July 29, 2017 at 6:50 am

    Great recipe! I made it last weekend for a party, and it was a hit, but I made a mess of my counter when I dumped it to cook on a rack. Can I leave it in the cast iron to cool or will that burn it?

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    • Sweetphi says

      July 30, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      This recipe is meant to stay in the skillet 🙂 I’ll add that to the recipe notes, definitely no need to turn it out 🙂 So glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  42. Cassie says

    July 10, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    I went blueberry picking today so I would love to make this! Would a 10 inch skillet work? And could I freeze it? Hope all is well with your bundle of joy!

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    • Sweetphi says

      July 10, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Yes, this would definitely work in a 10 inch skillet 🙂 And great question about the freezing, I have never done so (it’s never lasted that long lol) but I think it would be a-ok. Would love to hear how it freezes for you!

      Reply
  43. Jessica Reyes says

    June 3, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Do you think this would work with frozen blueberries?

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    • Sweetphi says

      June 5, 2017 at 7:47 am

      Yes, this would work with frozen blueberries. I’d just make sure you thaw them/drain the liquid from them before using them 🙂

      Reply
      • Eva Muschket says

        September 25, 2017 at 12:46 pm

        That’s what I was about to ask too! Thanks Jessica Reyes!

        Reply
        • Sweetphi says

          September 26, 2017 at 8:05 am

          I’ll add it in the recipe notes 🙂

          Reply
  44. Michele M says

    May 27, 2017 at 5:53 am

    The simplest recipes tend to be the best 🙂 I’d love to make this, but I don’t have a skillet…. Could I use a small baking pan (such as a brownie pan) instead?

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    • Sweetphi says

      May 27, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      This recipe is definitely super simple and delicious. Yes, you could definitely use a smallerish baking dish (like a brownie or pie pan) to make this 🙂

      Reply
  45. CakenGifts.in says

    May 15, 2017 at 5:06 am

    Truely this is yummy. My kids loved it very much, So I make it again and again for my kids.

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    • Sweetphi says

      May 15, 2017 at 9:31 am

      I am so happy to hear that – I love this cake in the summertime because it’s so easy and delicious. Thanks for the comment!!

      Reply
  46. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    August 22, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Can’t believe this has only five ingredients and looks so delicious! Love simple recipes for my busy family!

    Reply
  47. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says

    August 22, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    Oh man, what a sweet old man! I am not a huge fan of the term “dump cake” either. Who wants to associate “dump” and “cake” together? The only fresh blueberries I’ve had this year were ones I picked and that was not easy because we went late in the season and most of the berries were gone. We had to really search for them! But it was so worth it! This skillet cake looks so good. I am always impressed with how amazing your 5-ingredient recipes are 🙂

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 24, 2016 at 7:45 am

      Haha, YES, girl I think the exact same thing about the word association lol, and that old man made me smile. Thank you so much for liking my 5-ingredient recipes 🙂

      Reply
  48. Cheri says

    August 20, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    Blueberries have been so delicious this year. What better way to showcase them than in this luscious looking cake.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 22, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you so much Cheri, I love making this simple cake with summer berries 🙂

      Reply
  49. Sharon says

    August 20, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    What size skillet are you using? I’m going to try this one.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 20, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Great question! I’m using a 10 1/4 inch skillet here, but any skillet around that size would work 🙂

      Reply
  50. Kay Bastian says

    August 19, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    Yum, I think I would eat it all in one sitting.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      August 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Haha, it’s definitely tempting enough to eat in one sitting…and hey, it’s blueberries, so, it’s “healthy” right? 😉

      Reply

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