Discover 12 easy dump cake recipes made with boxed cake mix! From pecan pie to berry, pumpkin, and apple, these simple Southern desserts are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or everyday baking.
Dump Cake? What's That?
It hasn't been that many years since I asked my son-in-law that question. We had just wrapped up dinner at my daughter's place and my son-in-law announced that he would be making dessert for us.
When he said, "It's a peach dump cake" I said, "Huh? What's a dump cake?"
He was kind enough to explain, and to demonstrate. And when I saw how easy the process was, I knew we had a winner!
That was then. This is now. I've enjoyed so very many dump cakes over the years and always love adding them to this blog.
Dump Cakes are Delicious and Simple
And that's their draw, friends.
If you love easy, no-fuss desserts that start with a box of cake mix, you’re in for a treat with this round-up! These dump cake recipes are sweet, gooey, and utterly irresistible—perfect for busy bakers who want big flavor without the fuss.
Best of all, they don't require special baking skills. You literally just dump . . .and bake!
So, what are we waiting for? Let's take a look at those dump cake recipes!
10 Dump Cakes Recipes to Bake
Dump cakes are every baker’s secret weapon — simple to make, rich in flavor, and always a crowd favorite! Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a church potluck, or a cozy weekend at home, these easy desserts deliver all the sweetness without the stress. From pecan pie to pumpkin, cherry to chocolate, you’ll find a dump cake here for every craving and every season.
Every now and again you want something so classic, so comforting, that nothing else will do. This easy Pineapple Upside Down Dump cake is cobbler-like in texture but one of the most flavorful things you'll ever eat.
If you’re looking for an amazing cobbler-like banana cake, have I got a treat for you! This luscious banana bread dump cake is gooey-gooey, loaded with rich banana flavor, and simple to whip up!
If you love the classic flavor of snickerdoodles and the sweet comfort of baked apples, this dessert is going to steal your heart! This Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake combines cinnamon-sugar goodness with tender apple pie filling and a buttery cake mix topping. It’s the easiest fall dessert you’ll ever make—soft, gooey, and bursting with flavor in every bite.
If you love the rich, warm flavors of fall but don’t have much time to whip up a cake from scratch this is the recipe for you! This delicious dump cake has the flavors of a sweet potato pie and it’s so easy to make!
If you're looking for a rich, gooey chocolate cake, loaded with sweet strawberry filling, this is the recipe for you! In this post I'm going to show you how to make a delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dump Cake!
This cozy Apples and Bananas Dump Cake blends sweet apple pie filling, fresh bananas, creamy swirls of cream cheese, and warm cinnamon, all topped with banana cake mix and buttery crumble. A quick, comforting dessert made with just a few simple ingredients!
This easy Pecan Pie Dump Cake recipe combines the rich, gooey flavors of classic pecan pie with the simplicity of a yellow cake mix. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave a sweet, buttery treat!
If you love the sweet-tart combo of strawberries and rhubarb, this easy dump cake is a must-try! Juicy fruit bubbles beneath a golden cake mix topping for a dessert that tastes like springtime in every bite. You’ll find the full recipe over at Back to my Southern Roots!
If you love fall flavors, this pumpkin dump cake from Back to My Southern Roots is pure comfort in a pan! It’s full of rich pumpkin spice flavor and topped with buttery cake mix crumble—simple, cozy, and perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
This Easy Strawberry Dump Cake from Southern Home Express is pure joy in a pan! Sweet strawberries bake up under a golden cake mix topping for a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes like summertime.
This spiced apple dump cake from Backyard Texas Grill is grilled in cast iron for smoky, caramelized flavor—warm, cozy, and perfect for fall.
Thanks for stopping by, friends! If you bake any of these delicious recipes, let us know in the comments!
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About the Baker
Hi, I’m Janice — lifelong baker, recipe creator, and lover of all things sweet! I believe baking should be fun, flavorful, and just a little bit unexpected. Whether I’m whipping up a Southern classic or experimenting with a new twist on a cake mix favorite, my goal is always the same: to help home bakers discover just how easy (and rewarding) homemade desserts can be. Thanks for joining me here at Out of the Box Baking, where we turn simple ingredients into unforgettable treats!
Mary Hodges
Thursday 9th of October 2025
Love the dump cake recipes but that photo of chocolate strawberry sure does look like raspberries, not strawberries.
booksbyjanice
Sunday 12th of October 2025
Hahaha. Yes, when it came time to adorn, I only had raspberries on hand. But the cake has a full can of strawberry pie filling baked in it. :)