Need an easy dessert but not sure where to start? You should make dump cake recipe, of course. TikTok user @aquickspoonful has created all kinds of dump cakes that are taking over the internet, and we want to make them all.
Most of these TikTok recipes will work in a standard 9×13″ cake pan, but you can definitely convert a 9×13 recipe to 8×8.
Oreo Dump Cake
This first one is for all the Oreo lovers out there! Simply layer Oreo cookies on the bottom of the pan, cover with sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip and top with a box of chocolate fudge cake mix. Then slice one and a half sticks of unsalted butter into pieces and place on top of the cake mix. Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F.
If you’re looking for more recipes, learn how to make a chocolate dump cake.
Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake
We’re obsessed with this new twist on the Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Start by layering sliced pineapple and sliced maraschino cherries on the bottom of the pan. You may add coconut flakes if you like. Then, cover with pineapple cake mix. Remember—DON’T MIX! Place one and half sticks of sliced unsalted butter on top and bake for 40 minutes at 350°. Hello, paradise!
If you like this, learn how to make a buttery and delicious pineapple dump cake.
Apple Pie Dump Cake
Nothing beats the nostalgia of warm apple pie. Start by covering the bottom of the pan with apple pie filling. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top for good measure (I like a lot of cinnamon on my apples). Add walnuts and cover with spice cake mix. Don’t mix it! Then, add one and half sticks of sliced unsalted butter and bake for 40-45 minutes at 350°.
Looking for more variations? Check out these recipes of three-ingredient apple dump cake and caramel apple dump cake.
Strawberry Peach Dump Cake
First, cover the bottom of a 9×13 pan with both strawberry and peach pie filling. I’m already in love! Then, layer with a box of French vanilla cake mix. Make sure to level the mix out, but don’t stir. Add your one and a half sticks of unsalted butter on top and bake for 40-45 minutes at 350°.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Ready for a little bit of fall in your life? This pumpkin dump cake was inspired by the famous PSL. Start by layering the bottom of your dish with two cans of pumpkin. Swirl in a jar of cream cheese frosting. Then, sprinkle on a bit of that beloved pumpkin pie spice. Cover with a box of spice cake mix and add your one and a half sticks of sliced butter. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350°. Ugh, so good.
Banana Cinnamon Dump Cake
Are you a die-hard fan of banana bread? Then this cake is for you! First, layer the bottom of the cake pan with 5-6 smashed up bananas. Pour one can of evaporated milk over the mash. Add some caramel drizzle and a good handful of glazed walnuts. Cover it all up with a box of cinnamon swirl cake—and don’t mix it! Toss on one and a half sticks of sliced, unsalted butter and bake for 40-45 minutes at 350°.
If you love this, then try these cinnamon roll dump cake and banana pudding dump cake.
Pumpkin Spice Carrot Dump Cake
Begin by smoothing down two cans of pureed pumpkin and sprinkling with pumpkin pie spice. Swirl with a container of cream cheese frosting. Add a handful of walnuts and cover with a box of carrot cake mix. Pile on your slices of unsalted butter (you guessed it, one and a half sticks), and bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 350°. Yuuuuuum.
Psst: Here’s our full list of TikTok recipes and food hacks!
Test Kitchen-Approved Dump Cake Ideas
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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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If you're searching for an easy, tasty dessert, look no further. Behold the blueberry dump cake recipe!
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Andrea Mathis for Taste of Home
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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Hungry for more? Check out this delicious
banana pudding dump cake recipe.
TRIA WEN FOR TASTE OF HOME
Craving a sweet and easy dessert? You can thank TikTok for this Oreo dump cake recipe.
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Nancy Mock for Taste of Home
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 CakeThis 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
Carrot Dump CakeBecause 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
Apple Snickerdoodle Dump CakeWith 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
Pineapple Upside-Down Dump CakeNo matter the season, this dump cake recipe is wonderful! It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too. —Karin Gatewood, Dallas, Texas
JENNA URBEN FOR TASTE OF HOME
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 CakeThis 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
Apple-Sweet Potato Pecan Dump CakeThis 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
Chocolate Espresso Lava CakeWhen a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy sweet. It’s also potluck-perfect. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Cake & Berry Campfire CobblerThis 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
Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding CakeA 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
Fudgy Peanut Butter CakeI clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow cooking. My husband and son enjoy the cake with ice cream and nuts on top. —Bonnie Evans, Norcross, Georgia
Minister's DelightA 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
Warm Rocky Road CakeWhen 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
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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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Dutch Oven Chocolate Dump CakeLooking for a quick dessert that will make people think you spent all day in the kitchen? This Dutch oven dump cake will wow your guests. Feel free to use your favorite pie filling in place of cherry. — Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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This simple apple dump cake is the perfect dessert for fall. You'll need a box of cake mix, apple pie filling and butter—that's it!
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Pressure-Cooker Chocolate-Apricot Dump CakeYears 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.
Peach CakeI first tasted this cake about 15 years ago when a dear aunt brought it to a family reunion. I knew I had to have the recipe...and I was thrilled to discover how easy it is to make.—Donna Britsch, Tega Cay, South Carolina
Black Forest Dump CakeI 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
Cherry Pudding CakeA 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
German Chocolate Dump CakeWe make this for Sunday lunches when the whole family gets together. The cream cheese topping is so good, it doesn't need frosting.
Strawberry Rhubarb Dump CakeIt 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
