Fig Newton Dump Cake
Darlings, let’s talk about one of the most underrated cookies of all time—Fig Newtons. Sure, they may not have the flashy sprinkles of a sugar cookie or the chocolatey drama of a brownie, but they are iconic. They’re practically fruit-filled royalty!
And because I love taking childhood favorites and dumping them into a cake pan (it’s my calling, really), I present to you: Fig Newton Dump Cake.
It’s gooey, it’s rich, and it takes all the nostalgic goodness of Fig Newtons and elevates it to a dessert that’ll make your taste buds swoon.
No need to fuss with rolling out dough or making fillings from scratch—just toss those delightful fig-filled cookies into a pan, layer on buttery cake mix magic, and let the oven do its thing.
The result? A caramelized, jammy, buttery dream of a dump cake. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, and I promise, you’ll be hoarding Fig Newtons for this recipe alone.
Now, let’s get to dumping, shall we?
Fig Newton Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 14-ounce package Fig Newton cookies chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the chopped Fig Newtons evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts, then sprinkle this over the Fig Newtons.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the cookies.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top.
- Drizzle the melted butter across the cake mix, making sure to coat as much as possible.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Elegant Enhancements
Add a Boozy Twist:
Replace half of the milk with dark rum or bourbon for a figgy cocktail-inspired dessert.
Make It Chocolatey:
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the Fig Newtons before adding the cake mix for a rich chocolate-fig combo.
Go Nutty:
Swap out the walnuts for pecans or even crushed pistachios for a fancy touch.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve warm with a drizzle of honey and a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh figs for a classy touch (because we are classy, even with dump cakes).
Cut into squares and stack them like brownie bars for a fun party-ready treat.
Ready to turn your favorite childhood cookie into an easy, irresistible dessert?
Grab a pack of Fig Newtons, and let’s get to dumping!
Try this Fig Newton Dump Cake and let me know if it brings back all the cozy, nostalgic feels!
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