A small batch slow cooker dump cake gives you a warm, buttery crumb over saucy fruit, sized for two in a 3 quart slow cooker. With pantry staples and five minutes of prep, you get an easy, spoonable crockpot dessert for two without heating the kitchen.
Essential Concepts
– Scale: 2 servings; 3 quart slow cooker
– Formula: fruit + cake mix + melted butter
– Method: layer and cook; no beating
– Fruit: 15 oz canned, undrained, or 2 cups fresh/frozen with sugar and liquid
– Time: High 1 h 45 m to 2 h 30 m; Low 3 to 4 h
– Texture: crisp top; pudding-like base
– Swaps: coconut oil dairy-free; cornstarch thickens; lemon, vanilla, spices optional