Dump cake recipes are called lazy? Hmmm…sounds like a compliment! When you’re out of time and energy but a dessert must be had, dump cake to the rescue. No mixing bowl, no stirring, just dump it all in and bake.
Work smart, not hard is our mantra.
20 Dump Cake Recipes Flavors
This is your one-stop scroll for all things dump cake. I dug through every corner of the internet and my recipe stash to round up 20 that are worth your time.
Most of them play nice with whatever season you’re in since they cover a good range of fruits and shelf-stable ingredients.
1. Death by Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake
This dessert is legit the chocoholic’s ultimate fantasy fulfilled.
Rich chocolate cake mixes with creamy peanut butter cups, creating a flavor explosion. Every nibble packs a criminally rich punch that keeps everyone coming back for more. It’s easy to make and just straight-up magical. Never disappoints.
RECIPE: Death by Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake
2. Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Gooey apple pie filling snuggling up with buttery cake mix and getting drizzled in caramel?
Yup, that’s what I’ve got for you today. And you won’t believe the smell while it bakes. Okay, maybe you will because I just told you that it’s amazing.
RECIPE: Caramel Apple Dump Cake
3. Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting
Fluffy cake bursting with juicy mandarin segments? Sign me up.
Topped with a pineapple frosting that’s basically a tropical vacation on a plate, it’s a no-fuss dessert that looks fancy without the stress. Take me on a vacation already!
RECIPE: Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting
4. Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
A slow cooker turns basic cherry pie filling and chocolate cake mix into a warm, gooey masterpiece.
The best part? There’s no oven involved, making it a lifesaver on a hot summer day. This dessert is perfectly cakey, and c’mon…you can’t go wrong with chocolate and cherries!
RECIPE: Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
5. Strawberry Dump Cake
Strawberries and cake mix are the ultimate duo.
Toss them together in a dish, sprinkle the mix on top, drizzle over some butter that’s melted like your heart. Bake until golden brown and serve with ice cream for ultimate happiness.
RECIPE: Strawberry Dump Cake
6. Cherry Dump Cake
Enter cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix, and salted butter. They join forces to form The Most Comforting Dessert Ever!!
This is one that bakes up golden on top and while remaining gooey underneath. And it is so easy to throw together, you can make it anytime the craving hits.
RECIPE: Cherry Dump Cake
7. Fresh Peach Dump Cake
Fresh peaches are the taste of summer, especially when baked to golden/bubbly perfection.
Feel free to experiment with different cake mixes. If your peaches are ripe, the skins usually slough right off. If not, a quick blanch will do the trick. Easy and oh so delicious!
RECIPE: Fresh Peach Dump Cake
8. Blueberry Dump Cake
This dessert has none of the effort and all of the reward.
Blueberry cobbler gets topped with a box of golden cake mix for a simple masterpiece. It’s hot and fresh and served with ice cream!
It’s the dish that makes everyone feel like they have their own cooking show on The Food Network.
RECIPE: Blueberry Dump Cake
9. Lemon Dump Cake
Prepare to ascend the stairs to dessert heaven, where buttery crusts cradle tartly sweet lemony lusciousness and leave no party soul unpleased.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy, which means you get maximum glory for minimal effort. Whatever you do, don’t skip this recipe.
RECIPE: Lemon Dump Cake
10. Chocolate Sheet Cake
Hey, choco-fiends, welcome to fantasy island.
All it takes is one bowl. One easy bowl for a heady, inky-dark chocolate cake with coffee to make the chocolate pop more. Plus, it has cream cheese frosting.
Just because, or for any occasion. But mostly just because.
RECIPE: Chocolate Sheet Cake
11. Pumpkin Crunch Dump Cake
A layer of sweet pumpkin goodness and warm spices topped with a buttery pecan situation = dessert perfection that feels like a hug.
Low-prep means more time for Netflix while it bakes. Ideal for wowing your peeps at parties!
RECIPE: Pumpkin Crunch Dump Cake
12. Cola Chocolate Cherry Cake
When cherry pie filling and Devil’s Food cake mix collide, this dessert happens. Drizzle it with chocolate syrup, and a gooey masterpiece is born.
It’s stupid easy to make, making it perfect for last-minute cravings when nothing else will do.
RECIPE: Cola Chocolate Cherry Cake
13. Pineapple Dump Cake
Pineapple and butter cake mix team up for hands-down the easiest, most delicious dessert you can bake.
Golden-bubbly-crispy and perfect for the masses, every spoonful is practically a mouth-vacation to the tropics. Who knew dessert could be this simple?
RECIPE: Pineapple Dump Cake
14. Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake
Juicy blueberries. Tangy lemon. Golden crust. This dessert is BOMB. It basically bakes itself. Just layer three ingredients in a casserole dish, pop it in the oven, and wait for the magic to happen. No lie, it’s what your dessert dreams are made of.
RECIPE: Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake
15. Chocolate Dump Cake
Prepare yourself for a next-level masterpiece. Thick chocolate layers topped with (optional) chocolate chips.
Eat warm with ice cream or whipped cream, and you will be forever ruined in the best way possible. This is literally dessert heaven, and you will not be sorry for one second.
RECIPE: Chocolate Dump Cake
16. Pecan Pie Dump Cake with Salted Caramel
Rich, nutty goodness blanketed in warm, crumbly cake. This textural duo of salted caramel and pecans has some serious explosion-in-your-mouth status.
Pair it with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert that’ll have you BEGGING for seconds and thirds.
RECIPE: Pecan Pie Dump Cake with Salted Caramel
17. Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Let’s be real: two fruits are better than one.
Juicy cherries and tangy pineapple collide in a warm, bubbling wonder that feels like getting hugged by dessert. Just throw everything into a pan and let the oven do its thing.
For best results, coat generously with ice cream.
RECIPE: Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
18. Carrot Dump Cake
Layers of crushed pineapple and shredded carrots just hanging out, making one heck of an easy and delicious dessert.
Minimal prep means more time to mow down. Buttery topping and warm spices are kinda like a warm blanket in cake form. Minus the stress of baking or whatever.
RECIPE: Carrot Dump Cake
19. Apple Cranberry Dump Cake
Warm, cozy apples layered with sweet cake and a pop of tart cranberries? Done and done. This one’s great hot with ice cream and cold with custard.
This simple dessert is so good it’ll make you want to crawl into your sweats. No standing mixer or pie crust is even necessary. Just a dessert too good to gatekeep.
RECIPE: Apple Cranberry Dump Cake
20. Pumpkin Dump Cake
Fall flavor explosion alert! We’ve got a pumpkin puree and yellow cake mix sitch with nutty crunchage. Wrap it up in whipped cream, and BAM! It’s sweater weather in a dessert.
Super quick and easy to serve at gatherings (or just devour solo). No judging!
RECIPE: Pumpkin Dump Cake
More Recipes For You
That’s the full dump cake recipe roster. Pretty sure this is waaay more options than I would have thought when I sat down to write it.
If you like no-effort desserts that still taste amazing, go ahead and bookmark this list. And if you’re still in the mood to scroll, there are more desserts on the blog.
