Introduction
When Ella Chef first discovered dump cakes, she couldn’t believe something so simple could taste so heavenly. One busy evening, she layered canned fruit, dry cake mix, and butter in a pan — no stirring, no fuss — and out came a golden, bubbly dessert that vanished in minutes. That effortless creation sparked her love for dump cake recipes, from cherry and peach to chocolate and apple spice. For Ella, dump cakes represent the joy of easy baking — where flavor meets convenience. Each one is a cozy reminder that great desserts don’t have to be complicated, just baked with heart.
Dump Cake Recipes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread canned fruit filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer — do not mix.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top. Add chopped nuts if desired.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly around the edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
How to Make the Recipe
Dump cakes are the ultimate quick dessert — no mixing bowls, no fuss, and endless flavor options. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish. Choose your favorite canned fruit filling, such as cherry, peach, apple, or blueberry, and spread it evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Next, take a box of cake mix — yellow, white, chocolate, or even spice — and sprinkle it evenly over the fruit layer. Do not stir; the magic of a dump cake is in the layering. Melt your butter and drizzle it generously over the dry cake mix, making sure to cover as much of the surface as possible for a golden, crisp top. For extra flavor and crunch, add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts.
Bake your dump cake for about 40–45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the edges bubble with caramelized fruit. Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. The texture should be slightly gooey at the bottom, with a crumbly, buttery top — a perfect balance of soft and crunchy.
You can serve dump cake warm or cold, though it’s best enjoyed fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For variations, try mixing and matching — chocolate cake with cherry filling for a Black Forest vibe, or spice cake with apple filling for a fall twist.
Simple, delicious, and endlessly adaptable, this dessert proves that great flavor doesn’t require hours in the kitchen — just a few clever “dumps” and a good bake.
Conclusion
The Dump Cake Recipes by Ella Chef celebrate the joy of simplicity in baking. With just three main ingredients and limitless variations, these cakes turn pantry staples into comfort-filled desserts. Each bite combines fruity sweetness with buttery crumble, creating pure satisfaction without the stress of measuring or mixing. For Ella, dump cakes are the essence of homemade ease — proof that delicious doesn’t have to mean difficult. Whether shared at potlucks or enjoyed on cozy evenings, these cakes bring warmth, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia straight from the oven to your table.