I love trying new dump cake recipes and these 23 creations is my top finds. I think unique flavours like Raspberry Lemon Thyme, Mango Chili Lime and Plum Cardamom really impress.

Mine is the Sweet Potato Maple cake. I also enjoy sharing my own tips and quirks for every recipe.

The 23 Best dump cake recipes

1. Raspberry Lemon Thyme Dump Cake

I made a Raspberry Lemon Thyme Dump Cake using fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cake mix and melted butter. Its zesty lemon zest and a hint of fresh lemon thyme bring it all together.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp chopped fresh lemon thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your baking dish (around a 9×13 inch pan), then mix the raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and chopped thyme in the dish.

2. Dump the cake mix evenly over the fruit mixture making sure it spreads out well.

3. Pour the melted butter over the top making a slightly uneven but yummy topping.

4. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes until its bubbly and golden brown, let it cool for a bit then serve.

2. Spiced Apple Cranberry Dump Cake

I made a spiced apple cranberry dump cake with apple pie filling, whole berry cranberry sauce, yellow cake mix, unsalted butter and ground cinnamon. Its a simple dessert that warms you up on chilly nights.

Ingredients

• 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
• 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
• 1 box (1

  5.25 oz) yellow cake mix

• 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup fresh cranberries (optional for extra texture)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan.

2. Dump the apple pie filling and cranberry sauce into the pan and scatter the butter pieces evenly over the top.

3. Sprinkle the cake mix and ground cinnamon uniformly over all the fruit mixture, dont overthink it.

4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until its bubbly and the top gets a nice crispy finish, then let it cool a bit before serving.

3. Mango Chili Lime Dump Cake

I just whipped up Mango Chili Lime Dump Cake with yellow cake mix, canned mango slices, melted unsalted butter, sugar, lime juice and zest, and chili powder. Its a mix that always work well.

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 can sliced mangoes (drained)
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped fresh mango

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan.

2. Dump the mango slices, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder and sugar into the pan.

3. Pour the melted butter evenly over the fruit and then sprinkle the cake mix on top.

4. Bake for about 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and set. Let it cool a bit before you serve.

4. Blueberry Lavender Dump Cake

I made a Blueberry Lavender Dump Cake using a can of blueberry pie filling, fresh blueberries, yellow cake mix, melted unsalted butter, dried lavender buds, eggs, and milk. Its messy but simple.

Ingredients

• 1 can blueberry pie filling
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon culinary dried lavender buds
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan. Dump the blueberry pie filling into the pan and scatter the fresh blueberries on top.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and milk, then drizzle the mixture evenly over the fruit.

3. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over everything then lightly dust the dried lavender buds across the top.

4. Bake approx 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden and the fruit is bubblin, then let it cool a bit before serving. Enjoy your dessert its a little bit messy but super tasty!

5. Black Cherry Almond Dump Cake

I created this Black Cherry Almond Dump Cake with black cherries, sliced almonds, yellow cake mix, melted butter, eggs, sugar, and almond extract. Its a simple dessert boasting a crisp almond topping and cherry burst.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) black cherries, undrained
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp almond extract

Instructions

1. First, preheat your oven to 350F and grease a 9×13 baking pan real well.

2. Next, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, sugar and almond extract till its mixed nicely.

3. Then dump the black cherries right into the pan with all their juice, sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly, then pour your egg mixture all over, and finish by dusting the cake mix on top.

4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is crisp and a bit golden. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before you dig in. Enjoy!

6. Pineapple Ginger Dump Cake

I made a Pineapple Ginger Dump Cake with pineapple chunks, fresh ginger, cake mix, melted butter and brown sugar. It turned out bubbly, golden and its real easy to whip up on busy days.

Ingredients

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1 box (1

  5.25 oz) yellow cake mix

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan.

2. Dump the pineapple with its juice and the grated ginger into the pan then evenly sprinkle the cake mix and brown sugar over the top.

3. Drizzle the melted butter all over the mixture dont stir it because that is how dump cakes work.

4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until its bubbly and golden then let it cool a bit before enjoying.

7. Rosewater Peach Dump Cake

I made this rosewater peach dump cake using two cans of sliced peaches in syrup, rosewater, granulated sugar, yellow cake mix and unsalted melted butter. Its a simple, exciting dessert with a light floral twist.

Ingredients

• 2 cans sliced peaches in syrup
• 1/4 cup rosewater
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a greased 9×13 pan, dump the peaches with all their syrup along with the rosewater, sugar, and salt.

2. Stir the mixture gently so that all the flavors mix together well, dont overdo it though.

3. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly across the top then drizzle the melted butter over it all.

4. Bake for about 45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling, and let it cool a bit before serving.

8. Kiwi Mint Dump Cake

I made a Kiwi Mint Dump Cake with fresh kiwi slices, kiwi pie filling, mint leaves, yellow cake mix, melted butter and lime juice. Its super simple to make and great for a treat.

Ingredients

• 4 fresh kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 1 can kiwi pie filling (about 14-21 oz)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 box yellow cake mix (15 oz)
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch dish. Dump in the kiwi pie filling evenly.

2. Layer the sliced kiwis on top of the filling, then sprinkle the chopped mint and drizzle the lime juice over everything.

3. Evenly spread the dry cake mix over the fruit layers and pour the melted butter over the top. Dont overthink it.

4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until its golden and bubbly. Let it cool a bit before you serve it, hope you enjoy it!

9. Fig Walnut Dump Cake

I made a 9 Fig Walnut Dump Cake with a can of fig dessert topping, a box of yellow cake mix, melted butter and chopped walnuts. Its turned out golden and easy.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) fig dessert topping
• 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan.

2. Dump the fig dessert topping into the pan and stir in the water and lemon juice, making sure its spread out even though.

3. Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix and chopped walnuts over the top.

4. Pour the melted butter over the whole thing and bake for about 40-45 minutes until its golden brown and bubbly.

10. Plum Cardamom Dump Cake

I created a plum cardamom dump cake with 4 cups sliced plums, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, all-purpose flour and cardamom. The recipe’s simplicity makes it a straightforward project, and walnuts adds crunch if used.

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced plums (pitted and roughly chopped)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish pretty well.

2. Dump the plums into the dish and sprinkle the sugar and cardamom over ’em evenly.

3. Drizzle the melted butter all over then gently sprinkle the flour and baking powder, and if you like, add chopped walnuts on top.

4. Bake for about 45 minutes till the top is golden brown and bubbly, and dont forget to let it cool a bit before serving.

11. Strawberry Basil Dump Cake

I just made a Strawberry Basil Dump Cake using 4 cups fresh strawberries, 2 tbsp basil, white cake mix, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar and lemon juice. It came out bubbly, golden and super simple.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 box white cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (you can adjust based on how sweet your berries are)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Dump the strawberries and basil into a greased 9×13 inch dish and drizzle with the melted butter, then sprinkle the sugar and lemon juice over it.

2. Evenly scatter the cake mix on top of the fruit mixture, making sure all the fruit gets covered pretty well.

3. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top turns golden and you see the fruit bubbling a bit.

4. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving warm. Enjoy!

12. Pear Anise Dump Cake

I whipped up a Pear Anise Dump Cake with sliced pears, ground anise seed, sugar, lemon juice, cake mix and unsalted butter. It is a simple cake thats kinda messy but fun to make.

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced pears (peeled if you like)
• 1 tablespoon ground anise seed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 box yellow cake mix (1

  5.25 oz)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2. Dump your sliced pears in the dish then sprinkle them with the ground anise seed, sugar, and lemon juice.

3. Evenly spread the dry cake mix over the fruit and dot the top with pieces of butter.

4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until it looks golden and bubbly. Enjoy your creation even if it ain’t perfect!

13. Banana Nutmeg Dump Cake

I made 13 Banana Nutmeg Dump Cake with sliced bananas, sweetened condensed milk, yellow cake mix, melted butter, ground nutmeg and chopped walnuts. Its a fun, easy recipe that brings surprising flavors together.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 box yellow cake mix (1

  5.25 oz)

• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan lightly.

2. Dump the sliced bananas evenly in the pan then pour the sweetened condensed milk over them.

3. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the top then drizzle with melted butter and dust with nutmeg, finally scatter the chopped walnuts.

4. Bake for about 35-40 minutes until its golden and bubbly, let it cool a bit before serving.

14. Coconut Lime Dump Cake

I made a Coconut Lime Dump Cake using white cake mix, cream of coconut, pineapple chunks, shredded coconut, and lime zest and juice. It is a simple tropical treat that dont need fancy skills.

Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 can cream of coconut (14 oz)
• 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• Zest and juice of 2 limes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch dish.

2. Dump the pineapple chunks into the dish, then evenly drizzle the cream of coconut over, and mix in the lime zest and juice.

3. Sprinkle the cake mix and shredded coconut all over the top.

4. Bake for 45-50 minutes til its golden and a toothpick comes out nearly clean, then let it cool a bit before serving.

15. Pomegranate Orange Dump Cake

I enjoy making this Pomegranate Orange Dump Cake that uses a can of pomegranate seeds, two fresh orange slices, white cake mix, melted butter, sugar and orange zest to create a simple, messy dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 can (14 oz) pomegranate seeds
• 2 fresh oranges, peeled and sliced
• 1 box (1

  5.25 oz) white cake mix

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Zest of 1 orange

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 dish and then dump in the pomegranate seeds and orange slices along with the orange zest and sugar.

2. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit and drizzle the melted butter all over it.

3. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top looks golden and the fruit is bubbly.

4. Let it cool for a bit then serve warm. Enjoy its tasty mix even if its a little messy!

16. Cranberry Sage Dump Cake

I created a Cranberry Sage Dump Cake using white cake mix, fresh cranberries, melted butter, granulated sugar, water, and chopped sage. Its a simple dessert thats easy to throw together.

Ingredients

• 1 (1

  5.25 oz) box white cake mix

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a 9×13 baking dish real good.

2. Dump the cranberries into the dish and then sprinkle over the sugar and chopped sage evenly.

3. Drizzle the melted butter and water all over the fruit mix and then scatter the cake mix evenly on top.

4. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes until it’s bubbly and golden brown, let it rest a few minutes before serving.

17. Watermelon Mint Dump Cake

I made a Watermelon Mint Dump Cake with cubed seedless watermelon, a box of yellow cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, melted unsalted butter and chopped mint leaves. Its a simple and easy dessert.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (drained a little)
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan.

2. Dump the watermelon cubes evenly in the pan then drizzle the melted butter and condensed milk all over.

3. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly on top, it might look a bit messy but trust the process.

4. Bake for about 45 minutes until its bubbly and golden then take it out and scatter the mint leaves on top, let it cool a bit before serving.

18. Apricot Vanilla Dump Cake

I made this Apricot Vanilla Dump Cake using apricot halves, yellow cake mix, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract and water. Its a simple recipe thats easy to whip up when you’re in a pinch for dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) apricot halves, drained but keep some juice
• 1 box (1

  5.25 oz) yellow cake mix

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.

2. Dump the apricot halves (and about half of the reserved juice) into the dish.

3. Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the fruit then drizzle the melted butter, vanilla extract and water over everything.

4. Bake for about 45 minutes until its bubbly and golden; let it cool a bit before serving.

19. Mixed Berry Hibiscus Dump Cake

I made Mixed Berry Hibiscus Dump Cake with 4 cups mixed berries, 2 hibiscus tea bags, 1 cup granulated sugar, yellow cake mix and 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Its quick and simple.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 hibiscus tea bags (steeped in 1/2 cup boiling water)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 package yellow cake mix (1

  5.25 oz)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup extra water (optional, to adjust consistency)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan. Dump the mixed berries into the dish.

2. Pour the steeped hibiscus tea over the berries and sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly all over.

3. Drizzle the melted butter on top and then evenly spread the yellow cake mix over the whole dish; if it looks too dry, add the extra water.

4. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top looks golden and bubbly, then let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

20. Sweet Potato Maple Dump Cake

I tried a sweet potato maple dump cake that mixes mashed sweet potato, pure maple syrup, yellow cake mix and melted unsalted butter. Its a simple dessert thats easy to make.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked)
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 (1

  5.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts if you prefer)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish really good.

2. In a large bowl mix together the mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract and cinnamon until its all combined.

3. Dump the mixture into the prepared dish, then evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top and scatter the chopped nuts.

4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until it looks golden and bubbly. Let it cool a bit before serving so you dont burn your mouth.

21. Guava Cilantro Dump Cake

I tried a new take on dump cake using diced guava in syrup, unsalted butter, and a splash of fresh lime juice, topped with yellow cake mix and a sprinkle of cilantro with walnuts.

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 oz) diced guava in syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 box yellow cake mix (15 oz)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan.

2. Dump the guava with its syrup in the pan then pour over the melted butter; sprinkle the cilantro and lime juice evenly over the top.

3. Evenly spread the dry cake mix (and walnuts if using) right over the fruit mixture.

4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is bubbly and a bit golden. Let it cool a few minutes before serving.

22. Caramelized Banana Bourbon Dump Cake

I made a Caramelized Banana Bourbon Dump Cake using ripe banana slices, melted butter, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar, and a box of yellow cake mix with optional chopped pecans. Its a simple and quick dessert.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch dish and arrange the banana slices evenly on the bottom.

2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and bourbon together. Pour this mixture over the bananas and let them sit for about 10 minutes so they start to caramelize.

3. Dump the cake mix evenly over the banana layer. If you like, sprinkle the chopped pecans on top for extra crunch.

4. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbly. Let it cool a bit before serving. Enjoy!

23. Rhubarb Ginger Dump Cake

I created a Rhubarb Ginger Dump Cake using chopped fresh rhubarb, granulated sugar, fresh grated ginger, melted unsalted butter and crushed ginger snap cookies. It bakes till its bubbly and the toping gets lightly browned.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 box (12 oz) ginger snap cookies, roughly crushed
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan.

2. In a bowl, mix the chopped rhubarb, sugar, grated ginger, melted butter, and water together until its all combined.

3. Dump the mixture into your pan and sprinkle the crushed ginger snaps on top evenly.

4. Bake for about 45-50 minutes until its bubbly and the topping gets lightly browned, then let it cool a bit before serving.