Dump Cake

Years ago, during our first years of marriage, I was intoduced to dump cakes. The friend that told me about them said, “three ingredients, dump in the crockpot and wait.” I think I tried the recipe a few times, and they were good. However, I’m not sure if she didn’t know the whole story or if they have evolved a bit over the years.

I have made two dump cakes recently. Not only are they easy, but soooo delicious. I think these would work in a slow-cooker, but I baked mine in the oven in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Served warm with ice cream was my preference. However, Greg preferred the cake the next day, cold, out of the fridge. Either way, you will not regret baking this simple cake. There are many options, but I am sharing the two variations I have made.

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Dump Cake

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Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

• 2 (21-ounce cans) very cherry pie filling
• 1 (20-ounce can) crushed pineapple undrained
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (15.25-ounce box) yellow cake mix
• 1 stick salted butter melted
• 1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds

Instructions

• Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

  Preheat oven to 350℉.
• Pour the pie filling in the bottom of baking dish and spread in an even layer.
• In a small bowl, mix the crushed pineapple with the almond extract. Spoon over the cherries in an even layer.
• Sprinkle the dry cake mix over pineapple layer.
• Sprinkle almonds over the top.
• Drizzle melted butter over the top. Bake in 350℉ oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until light golden.
• Remove from oven. Cool at least 10 minutes before servings.
• Store in the refrigerator.

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Dump Cake

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Author Amye Melton

Ingredients

• 2 (21-ounce cans) apple pie filling
• 1 (15.25-ounce box) yellow cake mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 stick salted butter
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

• Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

  Preheat oven to 350℉.
• Whisk the cake mix with the cinnamon and sprinkle over the apples.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Combine the oats and brown sugar and sprinkle over the top. Top with chopped nuts.
• Bake in 350℉ for 50 to 55 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before servings.
• Store in the refrigerator.