Sunday, May 5, 2019

#Hank’s Mama’s Dump Cake and #Giveaway by @Julie Anne Lindsey


Today I'm welcoming Julie Anne Lindsey as my guest. 



I grew up in Ohio with one foot firmly planted across the river in small-town West Virginia, a place where my daddy was born and raised. For thirteen years, I spent my weekdays attending school in the city and my weekends playing horse shoes and going fishing. By high school I was as at home in traffic and high heels as I was racing ATVs down an old dirt road, and I can thank my daddy for that. Fast forward a couple decades and my folks have since retired to that former coal-mining town. I visit as often as I can, but life is different now. Times are different. And some days it feels as if the world my kids are growing up in is barely recognizable when compared to the one where I spent my youth.

When I got the opportunity to begin a new cozy mystery series set in northern West Virginia, I knew I was halfway home. Writing the Cider Shop Mysteries has already put a little skip back in my step and a bit of lost twang back in my speech. I’m living a beautiful and nostalgic life, recreating the meals and dishes of my childhood and serving them to my family with a smile. Come six o’clock most nights these days you can find me frying up everything from green tomatoes, to chicken and bologna, serving it all with sweet tea and a salad straight from the garden. And don’t even get me started on the desserts!

Of all the magnificent (apple dumplin’s a la mode) and sometimes strange (strawberry pretzel Jell-O salad) desserts I’ve tried over the years, the one that made my eyes light up as a child was Dump Cake. I loved ALL dump cakes, especially chocolate cherry dump cake and sometimes strawberry peach, but today I’m bringing you the original, down-home, easy-peasy lemon-squeezy, in-a-hurry, 4-ingredient recipe that I hope you will enjoy.

Presenting: Hank’s Mama’s Dump Cake

4 Simple Ingredients:
·         1 – 21 oz. Cherry Pie Filling
·         1 – 15 oz. Crushed Pineapple
** These first two ingredients can be replaced by any two cans of fruit or pie filling for a custom dump cake of your choosing!
·         1 - Box Yellow Cake Mix
·         ½ cup butter in pats












Instructions:
1         Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2         Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray
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Mix pie filling and pineapples in a bowl, then transfer to pan
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 Dump the cake mix over the top evenly
5         Stir until just combined
6         Top with pats of butter
7         Bake 40 minutes – or until golden brown

I wish I could have gotten a picture of the final golden-brown beauty, but while I was writing this post and waiting for the dessert to cool, my family discovered it! When I returned to the kitchen for a photo and a sample, I found a large serving spoon in my cake. There were three gaping holes in the dessert and my children were lined up at the kitchen island enjoying dump cake a la mode! They’d added vanilla iced cream and whipped cream to the still-steaming product and were making short work of the whole thing.
In hindsight, I should’ve taken a photo of their mischievous grins and nearly empty bowls!






   
   Leave a comment with your e-mail address for a chance to win an ARC of APPLE CIDER SLAYING 


Bio:
Julie Anne Lindsey is a multi-genre author who writes the stories that keep her up at night. APPLE CIDER SLAYING kicks off her newest cozy mystery series, The Cider Shop Mysteries, debuting this fall. She’s elated to be writing about northern West Virginia, a location near and dear to her heart, and she hopes you’ll fall as deeply in love with the region as she did. Julie currently lives in Northeastern Ohio with her husband and three busy children. Today, she hopes to make someone smile. One day she plans to change the world. 

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103 comments:

  1. My Mother-in-Law makes this cake and it is so good! She also adds chopped pecans to it. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe (and I understand your not having a photo of the finished product -- that cake is too good not to immediately dig into!) Congrats on your new series! bobandcelia@sbcglobal.net

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    1. Thank you!!! I LOVE that your mother-in-law makes this! And I REALLY love the tip about adding pecans! I'm drooling!!!

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  2. I would love to read more. I love all the Dump cakes and Apple dumplings. Bring on the ice cream.
    Bleakney750@yahoo.com

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    1. Thank you!!! I LOVE apple dumplings!!! And I think apple pie filling x2 and a little cinnamon is my favorite of the dump cakes Yumm!!

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  3. One of my all time favorites!
    kcladylin@yahoo.com

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  4. Dump Cake is new to me and I look forward to trying it. Having lived in Lexington, Ky for many years, and my husband traveling throughout the mountains of W. Va during that time I can't wait to read the first book in your new series!

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    1. Ohhh!!! I hope that you will love it! I just got home today from a trip to WVA where I nabbed my mama! And I brought her back with me for 2 weeks! Hooray!!

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  5. I know the book will be as good as the recipe. I love dump cakes.

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  6. Dump Cake is new to me and I look forward to trying it. Having lived in Lexington, Ky for many years, and my husband traveling throughout the mountains of W. Va during that time I can't wait to read the first book in your new series! kingswood26@aol.com

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    1. Oh! I see your email here! Good! Thank you again!!

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  7. Hi! Julie Anne Lindsey. Looking forward to reading your new series! A new read and author is always exciting. Recipe looks good. And it combines some favorite flavors. As well as a favored move - quick and easy. deepotter (at) peoplepc (dot) com

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    1. Score! For the quick, easy and delicious!! Thank you!!

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  8. I love dump cakes & I empathize with the inability to take a picture. I've had that happen too. Ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

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    1. Thanks Ruth! It smelled SO GOOD it could have easily been me digging in before I should have! Hahahah!!

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  9. I love dump cakes and cider houses. Since I live in N.E. we have many to visit. I'm looking forward to reading your new series. pammc008@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks Pam! I've never been to a cider house, but I'm building a house in Kent, OH right now, and it's a stone's throw from Beckwith family orchard and cider shop, which I plan to tour and visit often. I'm over-the-top excited about this!

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  10. My Mom was a fabulous cook everything from scratch when I was a kid. I think it was this cake that made Mom realize that sometimes fast and easy could be delicious too. Although she still did most from scratch, this was one that we loved - and loved often since there were so many variations to be made. Loved it and loved that you brought back all those sweet memories of my childhood, Mom in the kitchen and this wonderful dessert which has now gone on my menu for this coming week.

    Although it might have been nice to have a photo of the finished cake, aren't the photos planted in our memories a whole lot more vivid and wonderful to recall?

    Can't wait for the opportunity to read "APPLE CIDER SLAYING" which is definitely on my TBR list. Love the cover! Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Thank you SO much Kay! I love how a recipe, a taste or familiar scent can put us right back at our mama's or grandmama's table. You totally get it! Thank you!!

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  11. I haven't had a dump cake in years, I forgot how good they are. Love the cover for "Apple Cider Slaying. Sounds like a great start to a new series. Looking forward to reading.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. I love dump cake...it’s even easy enough for me to make! The new series sounds fun! cking78503(at)aol(dot)com

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  13. I don’t think I’ve ever had dump cake but I can’t wait to try it! I can’t wait to start reading this new series
    Angelcake12 at optonline dot net

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  14. Thanks for the chance to win. I love the cover ! Nerdsrgood@msn.com

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    1. 1. Thank you!!! and 2. Your email is fantastic!!!! LOVE.

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  15. I just love dump cakes! They are so delicious, no matter what the combination!!! rockergoddess2002 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thank you!!! Dump Cakes For the WIN!!! (Love your email addy!!)

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  16. I definitely have to try this. It sounds amazing! bnharris6218@outlook.com

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    1. Your mouth will thank you so much!! Thank you!!!

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  17. This recipe sounds easy enough for me to make. Thank you for this chance to win. 1cow0993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. Amanda Amanda HashMay 5, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    I love dump cakes! Well...who am I kidding? I love all the cakes �� And this book looks awesome! ibmandums@yahoo.com

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  19. Thanks for the great recipe and giveaway. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. You're very welcome! Thanks for the comment and for participating today!!!

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  20. One of my family’s favorites
    jwhaley4@aol.com

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    1. You have a very smart family, I see ;) Thanks Sharon!!!

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  21. The recipe looks great and the book sounds just as grand. Vicki nvictoria77(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  22. This sounds like a good series. Does it include recipes? suefoster109 at gmail dot com.

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    1. Thank you!!! Yes! 3 recipes per book! This (book 1) includes the recipe above for Hank's Mama's Dump Cake, plus Almost Heaven Tater Salad and a crockpot recipe for making cider at home! :)

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  23. The book looks like a fantastic read, and the recipe sounds delicious! Thank you for this chance! areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  24. Maybe I will make this today while my "kids" are out. That way I will get a serving at least. lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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    1. Hahahah!! I know what you're saying!! I hope you'll get a double scoop ;) Thank you!!!

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  25. This book looks great. I love reading cozies. tara.bryant33@yahoo.com

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    1. Thank you!!! Cozies are the best! I'm a HUGE cozy addict!!

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  26. I love dump cakes! The book sounds great too . Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com

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  27. For some reason your copy is cut off on the left margin. For example: "mp the cake mix over the top evenly" Dump?

    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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    1. Oh no! I'll see what I can do about that! Yes, dump the cake mix evenly over the top. Thank you for letting me know!!

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  28. Taylor R. WilliamsMay 5, 2019 at 2:17 PM

    That sure sounds good, and i'm not a cake lover - thanks for the contest - trwilliams69(at)msn(dot)com

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  29. Vers Wilson
    That's was my neice request for her birthday one year. her Mom fixed the one using the cherry pie filling and nuts, and had ice cream on top!!

    snoopysnop1 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Your niece has great taste!! Now I need to make a cherry dump cake with nuts. That sounds AMAZING!!

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  30. Loved my mom’s apple pie. And apple ciders are delicious. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lhallson(at)shaw(dot)ca

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    1. You're welcome!! Thank you for participating today!!!

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  31. Like how easy Dump cakes are to make. Love cozy mysteries. ctymice(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. This looks like a fun read. Congratulations on your new release! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Definitely have to give this a try! greeneyesredhair@gmail.com

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  34. I've heard of dump cake but have never had the opportunity to try it. Thank you so much for the chance. pgenest57(at)aol(dot)com

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    1. Thank you!!! If you try it, I hope you'll love it!

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  35. sounds good, need to try. thanks for chance to try new series.
    greeneyes2755(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. A delicious recipe and a chance to win a book, makes my day.
    holdensheryl@hotmail.com

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  38. Dump cakes are fun and yours sounds delicious. The cover is so neat and I'd live to read your book soon. Thank you for the chance. Donakutska7@gmail.com

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    1. Thank you!! I rescued 2 orange kittens while writing this book, so of course I wrote them into the story! Hahah! And they made the cover!

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  39. I love dump cakes - yummy & easy. turtle6422 at gmail dot com

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  40. This cake looks fantastic! I know my kids would love it. The book looks fantastic also and congratulations! I'd love to start this series. tami.norman@gmailcom

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    1. Thank you!!! And it's so easy, maybe the kids can make it for you!

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  41. Yum! I’ll try this recipe. Love the book cover

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  42. We love dump cakes - it was always a favorite of my kids! This recipe gets made when I need a quick dessert - and I always keep a box of yellow cake mix in the pantry! This book looks fun, and that it will be another new series I will get hooked on! nelsonjj304@aol.com

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    1. I love that you're a fellow dump cake maker!! Hooray! & thank you!!

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  43. The cake sounds delicious and going to try it. Looking forward to your new series....

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  44. I have never had dump cake but love the easy idea for a quick dessert. Chuckled to read how it came to the post being without a photo of the finished recipe. What a wonderful reason!

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      little lamb lst at yahoo dot com

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    2. Hahahah! Sneaky kids ;) They said the smell drew them away from their computers, so I call that a huge WIN Hahahah!

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  45. I am SO excited for this series. It sounds wonderful and the cake sounds tasty.

    Brookeb811 at gmail dot com

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  46. I am going to try this recipe thanks. This sounds like a great beginning to a series. Thanks for the chance.

    Tighefan42atgmaildotcom

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    1. Thank you!!! I hope you'll enjoy! The book AND the recipe!! :)

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  47. I haven't had dump cake for several years; your recipe makes me want one. And your book cover is charming.
    browninggloria(at) hotmail(dot) com

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    1. Thank you!!! The cover artists did an amazing job on this! I'm counting the days to release! I hope you'll find time to make a dump cake this summer! :)

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  48. I don't think I've ever had dump cake. Love your book cover! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I hope you'll love it! Maybe you can take one to a BBQ this summer! Thank you!!

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  49. I make dump cake all the time. So yummy.
    Wendy
    clarksrfun at gmail dot com

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    1. Hooray for dump cake makers! Unite! Hahahah! Thank you!!

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  50. Love dump cakes! Thanks for posting and the chance to win. Definitely want to read this book!!!
    goozylucy71@gmail.com

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  51. This Dump Cake sounds so good and easy. I am going to have to make. I would love to read this book! Thanks for the chance! bernice-kennedy(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  52. I don't think I've ever made a dump cake but I might have to try one now. The new series sounds great, and I love the tea shop series. Great meeting you at Bouchercon, but you have to come to Malice one year! kkcochran (at) Hotmail (dot) com

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  53. My mom loves dump cake. Even though I'm not a huge fan of it, I love the way it smells. heartsmoons@gmail.com

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  54. I love dump cake. Thank you for the chance to win dmskrug3 at hotmail dot com

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  55. This recipe sounds really good. I get most of my recipes from Pinterest. smurphee@yahoo.com

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  56. A new series?! Can't wait! jenna.czaplewski@gmail.com

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