25 Easy Dump Cake Recipes

When the holidays roll around, I always find myself reaching for a few easy dump cake recipes that I know everyone at the table will enjoy. My roundup of dump cakes brings together classic dump cake recipes and some unique cakes with a modern twist!

Dump cake has long been a favorite in my kitchen, especially during busy holiday baking season and for cooking fresh summer fruits. It doesn't get much easier than starting with a cake box mix and adding a few extras for flavor.

My grandma almost always made dump cakes over a homemade cakes there’s something comforting about a warm, often fruit-filled cake topped with a buttery cake mix crust.

Here's our collection of easy dump cake recipes that'll work for any occasion and any time of year! These make a great simple dessert that perfects for weeknight treats, Sunday suppers, potlucks, and special family get-togethers. Enjoy!

Easy Dump Cakes You'll ❤️

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Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

This easy Pumpkin Dump Cake with Cake Mix is a classic fall dessert with a creamy pumpkin spice filling and a buttery golden topping. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or whenever you're craving an old fashioned grandma-inspired pumpkin dessert.

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Old Fashioned Pineapple Dump Cake

This easy old fashioned pineapple dump cake is a classic vintage dessert made with cake mix, crushed pineapple, and butter. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a simple family treat.

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Easy Chocolate Dump Cake with Instant Pudding

This easy chocolate dump cake is made with chocolate cake mix, instant pudding, and chocolate chips for an incredibly rich, fudgy dessert. It's an old fashioned shortcut recipe that's ready in about 45 minutes.

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4

Cherry Dump Cake

This easy Cherry Dump Cake dessert is made with cake mix, cherry pie filling, butter and a secret ingredient. “Dump” and bake!

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5

Easy Peach Dump Cake (Skillet Recipe)

This easy peach dump cake with canned peaches is warm, buttery, and full of old fashioned flavor. Made in a skillet with cake mix and cinnamon, it’s the perfect quick dessert for any occasion.

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Easy Frozen Berry Dump Cake

This easy frozen berry dump cake is packed with sweet berries and topped with a buttery golden cake mix crust. It's an old fashioned dessert that's perfect for family gatherings and summer entertaining.

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7

Easy Apple Dump Cake Recipe - My Baking Addiction

Made with just a handful of pantry staples, this Apple Dump Cake may just become your new easy go-to dessert recipe!

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8

Blueberry Dump Cake

Blueberry Dump Cake is one of the easiest fruity desserts you’ve ever had. Dump all your ingredients in and bake! So easy and delicious too!

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9

Quick and Easy Strawberry Dump Cake

This is the BEST Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe! It’s a delicious dessert and one of the easiest recipes you can make.

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10

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake recipe is one of the easiest desserts ever! Made with just 3 ingredients and ready in about an hour.

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Lemon Dump Cake

This Lemon Dump Cake recipe is an easy dessert made with yellow cake mix and lemon pie filling.

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12

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect fall dessert alternative to pumpkin pie! With a silky pumpkin base and a crumbly cake topping both loaded with Pumpkin

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13

Blackberry Dump Cake

This blackberry dump cake with juicy, ripe berries is ready to be served with vanilla ice cream in under an hour for a crowd-pleasing summer dessert.

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14

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

This easy cherry pineapple dump cake is so scrumptiously sweet and moist, thanks to the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple.

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Easy Apple Dump Cake Recipe - I Heart Naptime

This easy apple dump cake takes 5 minutes to prep with just 5 simple ingredients, apple pie filling, cake mix, cinnamon, sugar and butter.

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16

Sweet Summer Berry Dump Cake

The aroma of fresh, juicy berries wafts through the air as this delectable, 3 ingredient mixed berry dump cake bakes to perfection. It’s a simple recipe perfect for entertaining any time of year!rn

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Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake

Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake is an easy dessert combining fresh pineapple, coconut, and a coconut cake mix.

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18

Rhubarb Dump Cake Recipe (without Jello)

This rhubarb dump cake recipe is made without Jello for a delicious dump cake recipe. Use fresh or frozen rhubarb, your choice, it is an easy dessert you will make over and over again.

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4-Ingredient “Thanksgiving Dump Cake” Is the Easiest Dessert You’ll Ever Make

So much easier than apple pie.

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20

S’more Butterscotch Caramel Dump Cake - What’s Gaby Cooking

If you’ve never had a dump cake before, prepare to have your mind blown. This S’more Butterscotch Caramel Dump Cake is a work of art.

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21

Banana Poke Cake

Banana Pudding Poke Cake is an easy dessert recipe made with cake mix poked with banana pudding, topped with Cool Whip and crushed Nilla Wafers!

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22

German Chocolate Dump Cake

50 mins · 8 ingredients · Makes 15 servings · Recipe from Taste of Home

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23

Key Lime Bundt Cake - with Cream Cheese Frosting - Easy and always a Huge Hit.

This delish Key Lime Bundt Cake is made with a box of cake mix and a package of instant pudding. It’s a yummy, citrusy treat.

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24

Easy Very Berry Dump Cake With Fresh Berries

This very berry dump cake is made with yummy raspberries and blueberries. It’s a super delicious dessert with super simple ingredients.

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25

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

This caramel apple dump cake recipe is simple to make with just 5 convenient ingredients for a crowd-pleasing dessert, perfect for fall entertaining.

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26

Oreo Dump Cake Recipe

Oreo dump cake only has 5 ingredients and the results are rich and delicious. If you love Oreo cookies, this recipe is a must try.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe is a dream. If you are a fan of chocolate and peanut butter look no further!

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