10 Easy Dump Cake Recipes (That Are So Much Better Than They Sound)
The name? Gross. But the result? AMAZING.
Don't worry, we know. Dump cakes definitely do not have the most ideal name, but you'll quickly forget it as soon as you get a bite of one of these wildly easy recipes. If you, like us, love a cobbler (but not the work that goes into baking one), dump cakes are here to solve all of your problems. Whether you want something fruity, chocolate-packed, or maybe even cake-adjacent, there's a dump cake recipe for anyone and everyone!
So what is a dump cake, you're likely asking? The classic dump cake gets its name from the method of just dumping—literally—all of the ingredients (usually involving cake mix, canned or fresh fruit, and lots of butter) into a pan and letting it bake. The result? As the butter pats melt, the cake mix turns into a golden brown, crispy topping that pairs perfectly with our sweet, jammy fruit. The key to turning the cake mix into a delicious topping is the butter (when is it not?), so make sure that not only are you using enough butter, but that it’s evenly distributed on top of your mix!
Once you try your hand at a dump cake, you'll want one for every kind of celebration. Our Funfetti dump cake recipe is ideal for birthdays (or even just a random Monday). It goes without saying that our cherry or peach dump cakes are gonna need to be making the rounds at all your summer potlucks and BBQs this year too. We've even got a pumpkin dump cake and plenty of boozy dump cakes (like our chocolate-cherry whiskey dump cake) for party season!
Cherry Dump Cake
Dump cakes might have a horrible name, but they're beloved because they're stupidly easy—you literally dump cake mix and cherry pie filling into a baking dish and bake it. This recipe simplifies everything even more by using canned cherry pie filling. It's the definition of foolproof.
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Peach Dump Cake
In the summer, it can feel like there's a potluck every other night. This peach dump cake is perfect for when you simply can not chop any more veggies for pasta salad or fill another deviled egg. Requiring only 3 ingredients, this peach dump cake is low on effort, high on flavor.
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Apple Dump Cake
A typical apple dump cake would include apple pie filling, but we decided to make ours from fresh apples instead. The buttery cake topping is the best and most important part. It seems like a lot of butter, but you want the top covered so you don't end up with any dry spots. As always, serve with a big scoop of ice cream for the most amazing dessert with zero effort.
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Blueberry Dump Cake
I have fond memories of my mom's cherry dump cake growing up, and this blueberry version is just as sweet. Fresh blueberries take on a perfect jammy consistency in the oven as the cake mix turns golden brown and crispy, resulting in a simple dessert worthy of being the center of your summer BBQ or picnic.
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Pumpkin Dump Cake
As soon as August hits, we basically have pumpkin fever. When you need an easy fall dessert, look no further than this dump cake. All you will need is two bowls and a baking dish to create the perfect combination between cake and pumpkin pie.
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Funfetti Dump Cake
If your love of Funfetti is next level, this is the dump cake for you. All the things you love about the flavor (sprinkles, sprinkles, and more sprinkles), now with white chocolate chips and plenty of Golden Oreos to really nail this classic cake.
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Chocolate-Cherry Whiskey Dump Cake
When your fridge is barren but your bar is stocked, bake this super-easy dump cake will make for a dynamite dessert.
Boozy Piña Colada Dump Cake
Let's just say, you won't mind being caught in the rain with this rum-soaked, island-influenced dessert that's packed with coconut and pineapple.
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Dump Cake
We love a dessert you can source straight from your pantry, and this is comfort food at its canned and processed finest. Now, don’t scoff! It’s totally easy, yummy (using both cherry and pineapple in this singularly delicious cake), and the kids all love it.
Get the Dump Cake recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
Peach Dump Cake
It may have been gifted with one of the most unappealing names in all of peach desserts, but we still love a peach dump cake. It's ready in under an hour to be served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is one of those easy summer desserts you'll want to have the ingredients for at all times. When you get a hankering for something peachy, just dump, bake, and devour!
Get the Peach Dump Cake recipe from The Pioneer Woman.
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.
