Dump Cake Recipes

This old-fashioned peach dump cake is a simple dessert you’ll absolutely love. For this recipe, we used canned peaches along with cinnamon and cake mix to create a bubbly and warm dessert.

When buying the cake mix at the grocery store, it is best to pick one that doesn’t have pudding mix in it; check the label to make sure.

dump cake recipes

Dump Cakes

dump cake recipes

The Food Network’s Pioneer Woman shares two recipes for crowd-pleasing dump cakes.

Total: 0 1h15min0

Yield: 24 servings (each cake serves 12)

Serving Size: 1 of 24 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 24 servings, calories 348, Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 9g, Carbohydrate 47g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 29g, Protein 2g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 291mg

Ingredients:

  • One 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
  • One 15-ounce can crushed pineapple
  • 1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter
  • 1 large can peaches in syrup
  • 1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) butter
  • Whipped cream, for serving

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. For the cherry-pineapple dump cake: Dump the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stir together. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit. Slice the butter into tablespoons and distribute evenly over the surface of the cake mix.
  3. For the peach dump cake: Dump the peaches into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit. Slice the butter into tablespoons and distribute evenly over the surface of the cake mix.
  4. Bake until the tops are brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.

Dump Cake Recipe

dump cake recipes

A blast from the past, this easy Dump Cake recipe only takes 4 ingredients. Switch up the filling ingredients depending on what you have on hand or what your favorite flavor is. A scoop of ice cream on top takes it to another level!

Prep: 5min

Total: 45min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1/12 of cake

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/12 of cake, calories 434 calories, Sugar 13 g, Sodium 277 mg, Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, unSaturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, Cholesterol 96 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 can (15 to 20 oz) crushed pineapple*
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) packaged yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup butter

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Spread the pie filling in the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Evenly pour the pineapple over the top of the cherry pie filling.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pineapple.
  5. Melt 1/2 cup of the butter and pour evenly over the top of the cake mix.
  6. Take the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and cut into small pieces. Place the pieces of butter over the top of the cake.
  7. Bake the cake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges, about 40 minutes.
  8. Serve the cake warm with ice cream, if desired.

Peach Dump Cake

dump cake recipes

This old-fashioned peach dump cake is the ultimate easy dessert packed with spiced peaches and cake mix.

Prep: 5min

Total: 60min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 30 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 58 ounces sliced peaches in syrup ((2 x 29-ounce cans) )
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • ¾ cup butter, (melted)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Dump one can of peaches into the baking dish. Drain the liquid from the other can and add the peaches to the baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the peaches.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the peaches.
  5. Pour butter evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes until the top is golden.

Love & Best Dishes: Grammy Peg’s Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe

FAQ

Why are they called dump cakes?

A dump cake is an American dessert similar to a cobbler but with a cake-like topping. It is so named because it is prepared by “dumping” ingredients (typically canned fruit or pie filling, followed by a boxed cake mix) into a cake pan without mixing.

How do you know when dump cake is done?

For the peach dump cake: Dump the peaches into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the fruit. Slice the butter into tablespoons and distribute evenly over the surface of the cake mix. Bake until the tops are brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Is dump cake supposed to be gooey?

Is dump cake supposed to be gooey? Once set, the fruit filling should be gooey and thick but definitely not runny. If you love an apple cobbler or peach cobbler, this dump cake recipe will have a similar consistency but with a fluffy cake topping.

Do you serve dump cake hot or cold?

Dump cake can be served straight from the oven or eaten cold. You will find hot offers a decadent sweet flavor and is delicious served with ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. If you prefer the cake warm, you can reheat it in the microwave. I would do 20-30 second intervals until warmed up a bit.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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