Introduction
One cozy fall evening, Ella Chef was looking for a simple yet satisfying dessert to share with friends. She remembered her grandmother’s “dump cake,” a recipe famous for its ease — just pour, layer, and bake. Without much measuring or fuss, she combined canned fruit, dry cake mix, and butter into a dish. The oven soon filled the kitchen with a sweet, buttery aroma, and the golden, bubbly dessert became an instant favorite. Since then, Ella has experimented with endless combinations — from peach and cherry to chocolate and pineapple — proving that dump cakes are the ultimate no-stress, all-flavor treats.
Easy Dump Cake
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the canned fruit filling evenly into the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit filling. Do not mix.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix. Make sure most of the surface is covered.
- Optional: Add nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling at the edges. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
How to Make Dump Cake Recipes
To make Dump Cake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Open two cans of your favorite pie filling — cherry, peach, apple, or even blueberry — and spread them evenly in the bottom of the dish. This forms the sweet, fruity base of your dessert.
Next, sprinkle the dry cake mix directly on top of the fruit layer. Do not stir or mix it in — the charm of a dump cake is in its effortless layering. Once the cake mix is evenly distributed, drizzle melted butter over the top. Try to cover as much of the surface as possible; the butter will help the cake mix bake into a golden, crispy crust while leaving parts gooey and soft underneath. For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or shredded coconut on top before baking.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving to let the filling set slightly.
Serve your dump cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate comfort dessert. It’s incredibly easy to customize — try mixing fruit combinations like cherry-pineapple or peach-raspberry for unique variations. Whether for a family gathering or a last-minute treat, this dessert delivers big flavor with almost no effort.
Conclusion
Dump Cake Recipes, perfected by Ella Chef, prove that simplicity and sweetness go hand in hand. With just a few pantry staples — cake mix, fruit filling, and butter — you can create a warm, gooey dessert that’s impossible to resist. Every bite combines crisp topping, tender fruit, and buttery richness, making it a favorite for all ages. Whether baked for holidays, potlucks, or cozy evenings at home, dump cake offers the comfort of homemade flavor without the fuss. It’s dessert magic made easy, one delicious “dump” at a time.