If you’re looking for easy desserts that practically make themselves, these dump cake recipes are about to become your new go-to. Made with simple ingredients like cake mix, fruit fillings, and butter, dump cakes are one of the easiest ways to get a warm, homemade dessert on the table with almost no effort.
At Gonna Want Seconds, these are some of my most-loved recipes—and for good reason. They’re quick, cozy, and incredibly reliable, with that perfect mix of soft, jammy filling and a buttery, golden topping.
If you’re new to dump cakes, start with my Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake or Apple Dump Cake — both are reader favorites that turn out beautifully every time. And if you’d like even more dessert inspiration, take a look at my full Cake Recipes collection.
🍓 Fruity Favorites
These bright, fruit-forward dump cakes are perfect for spring and summer—or anytime you want something sweet and refreshing.
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is sweet, tangy, and topped with a buttery golden crust. It’s one of those easy desserts that always disappears fast.
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Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake
Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake is bright, tangy, and layered with creamy cheesecake flavor under a buttery topping. It’s fresh, easy, and perfect for spring and summer.
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Strawberry Dump Cake
Strawberry Dump Cake is sweet, juicy, and full of bright berry flavor under a buttery topping. It’s easy, crowd-pleasing, and always a hit in spring and summer.
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Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is rich, fudgy, and filled with sweet-tart cherry flavor under a buttery topping. It’s an easy dessert that feels a little more decadent than the classic fruit versions.
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Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Caramel Apple Dump Cake has a soft, cinnamon-spiced apple base with rich caramel flavor under a buttery golden topping. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s especially perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
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Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry Dump Cake is sweet, tart, and topped with a buttery golden crust that’s crisp around the edges. It’s a classic, fuss-free dessert that always feels nostalgic and crowd-pleasing.
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Blueberry Dump Cake
Blueberry Dump Cake is sweet, juicy, and bursting with bright berry flavor under a buttery golden topping. It’s an easy, summery dessert that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, and warm-weather gatherings.
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Pineapple Dump Cake
Pineapple Dump Cake is sweet, tangy, and full of sunny tropical flavor under a buttery golden topping. It’s an easy, feel-good dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings and family dinners.
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Pumpkin Dump Cake (a.k.a Pumpkin Crunch Cake)
Pumpkin Dump Cake is rich, spiced, and layered with a creamy pumpkin filling under a buttery golden topping. It’s a cozy fall favorite that’s perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings.
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Peach Dump Cake
Peach Dump Cake is sweet, juicy, and full of sunny peach flavor under a buttery golden topping. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.
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Apple Dump Cake
Peach Dump Cake is sweet, juicy, and full of sunny peach flavor under a buttery golden topping. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks.
Cherry Dump Cake
Cherry Dump Cake is sweet, tart, and topped with a buttery golden crust that’s crisp around the edges. It’s a quick, classic dessert that always disappears fast.
Get The Recipe: Cherry Dump Cake
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