The premise of these easy dump cake recipes is pretty simple: gather ingredients, dump them in a pan or slow cooker, then bake. Sweet!
32 Easy Dump Cake Recipes That Require No Effort
Updated on Sep. 29, 2024
Chocolate Dump Cake
This chocolate dump cake recipe fits right in with busy schedules; it requires no sifting, whisking or decorating. Just dump, stir, bake and serve this decadent dessert.
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The Easiest Blueberry Dump Cake
If you’re searching for an easy, tasty dessert, look no further. Behold the blueberry dump cake recipe!
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Caramel Apple Dump Cake
There’s no mixing, sifting or beating required to make this caramel apple dump cake recipe. Just add a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream for a simple, crowd-pleasing treat.
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Oreo Dump Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
An all-star dessert, this Oreo dump cake requires little assembly and uses three different chocolates for an indulgent dessert. Oreo cookies get layered with sweetened condensed milk, frozen whipped topping, chocolate chips and chocolate fudge cake mix for a captivating, creamy and sweet taste. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake
This comes to us courtesy of TikTok creator @aquickspoonful. Her recipe includes cinnamon swirl cake mix, plus two intriguing ingredients we hadn’t considered trying: tubes of cinnamon roll dough and a can of frosting! Of course, we had to put her recipe to the test in our Test Kitchen.
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Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in the world. It’s sweet, tender cake with a beautifully crisp cobbler topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, and dessert is golden. —Keri Sparks, Little Elm, Texas
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Carrot Dump Cake
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because our family adores carrot cake, I experimented to find an easy way to make it so we could enjoy it all the time. This super moist dump cake version makes my family smile when it suddenly appears on the table. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With an apple farm just down the road, I'm always looking for creative ways to use up those bushels. We love this cozy apple snickerdoodle dump cake with caramel drizzle and a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. —Rachel Garcia, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Slow-Cooker Dump Cake
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No matter the season, this dump cake recipe is wonderful! It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too. —Karin Gatewood, Josephine, Texas
Strawberry Dump Cake
I fell in love with this simple cobbler-like dump cake recipe after making it only once! The filling is warm and gooey while the cake topping is golden and buttery. —Jenna Urben, Dallas, Texas
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Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
15 servings (3 cups lemon topping)
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet-tart cake recipe is so much fun to make with my grandkids. They love just "dumping it all in" and watching it magically become a pretty, delicious dessert. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Apple-Sweet Potato Pecan Dump Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick cake has lots of delicious apples, sweet potatoes, spices, pecans and caramel. My surprise of white cheddar cheese enhances the wonderful filling. —Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana
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Crock-Pot Lava Cake
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone who tries this dessert falls in love with it. Using a slow cooker liner makes cleanup a breeze. —Latona Dwyer, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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Cake & Berry Campfire Cobbler
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This warm Dutch oven cobbler is one of our favorite ways to end a busy day of fishing, hiking, swimming or rafting. It's yummy with ice cream—and so easy to make! —June Dress, Boise, Idaho
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Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and I like to serve it in a bowl. It's comfort food for the soul. —Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
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Minister's Delight
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this recipe several years ago. She said a local minister's wife fixed it every Sunday, so she named it accordingly. —Mary Ann Potter, Blue Springs, Missouri
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Lemon Dump Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy dessert pairs the juicy, tart flavor of citrus with a silky, rich cream cheese filling. It can get tossed together in 10 minutes or less and baked and ready to devour in under an hour! If you love lemon and cream cheese, this dump cake is just the ticket. —Lee LaRosa, Hammonton, New Jersey
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Rhubarb Dump Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Just a handful of ingredients come together to make this easy-to-assemble dessert that’s perfect for rhubarb season. The rhubarb provides that tangy, tart bite, while the strawberry Jell-O and white cake mix give a sweet, buttery balance. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy, cakey, sweet-tart dessert is wonderfully easy to assemble and always a crowd-pleaser. Spoon into bowls while it’s still warm and dollop with whipped cream. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Blackberry Dump Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
How can a recipe so effortless turn out so indulgent? That’s the beauty of this dump cake, which becomes cobbler-like in the oven, rich with sweet and juicy blackberries and a crisp, caramelized topping. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Warm Rocky Road Cake
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When it's warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn't think a slow-cooker cake could be so attractive. It's a real winner. —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Pineapple Dump Cake
With just four ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you’ll have a sweet and succulent pineapple dump cake on your hands. (Or rather, in your bowl.)
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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law loves chocolate-covered cherries, and I used to make this chocolate cherry dump cake every year for her birthday. Now we've moved away, but I make this for my kids on her birthday and they still feel near her. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
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Pressure-Cooker Chocolate-Apricot Dump Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago, I used to prepare a dessert similar to this in the oven. I converted the recipe to my Instant Pot and now we can enjoy it quickly. Try it with white cake mix and blueberry pie filling, too. It’s best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Are you wondering how to bake a cake without an oven? Try these slow cooker cake recipes that are a piece of cake to make.
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Black Forest Dump Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make a Black Forest cake the easy way: Dump everything into a dish and let the magic happen. Give it a cherry topping by reserving two tablespoons of juice from the canned cherries and stir into whipped cream. —Meghan McDermott, Springfield, Missouri
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Cherry Pudding Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A cross between a cake and a cobbler, this dessert is a hit whenever I make it to share at a potluck. My family insists I make an extra batch to leave at home. A neighbor shared the recipe over 30 years ago. —Brenda Parker, Kalamazoo, Michigan
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German Chocolate Dump Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good, it doesn’t need frosting.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It always seems like my rhubarb goes bad in a hurry, so I was looking for a simple way to combine two of my favorite flavors in an incredibly easy dessert. I added extra spices to enhance the flavor of this strawberry-rhubarb dump cake for a sweet treat my whole family loved! —Jessica Bridge, Grand Junction, Colorado
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Peach Dump Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sunshiny peach dump cake is forever one of our favorite last-minute desserts, with juicy peach flavor interspersed with tender, sweet vanilla cake and hints of cinnamon. It's made with a box of cake mix and a handful of other pantry staples that you don’t even have to mix together. Simply layer them into a 13×9-inch baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
