Delicious Dump Cakes: 50 Super Simple Desserts to Make in 15 Minutes or Less

by Roxanne Wyss, Kathy Moore

Now anyone can bake rich, wonderful, and comforting desserts and get out of the kitchen in lightning-fast speed. Quick and convenient dump cakes are perfect for families with children who always want to help, for home cooks on the go and for anyone who just wants to keep their cooking simple. It's the answer to the constant barrage of "bring a dish" events and the balm that calms dessert cravings.

Inside you'll find a wide array of cakes and desserts that require minimal utensils to prepare. For nearly all of the recipes, simply open readily available cans or a package of cake mix and layer in the pan. Never again will you have to struggle with complex steps or deal with lots of dirty dishes.

Simple, filling, and comforting, these cakes are timeless, reminiscent of grandma's house or that scout troop cookout. Discover decadent Pumpkin Bourbon Nut Cake perfect for fall picnics, classic favorites like Upside Down Pineapple Cake, or Easy Peasy Peach Cake for those nights you have a sweet tooth but not much energy. Other recipes feature new, innovative flavor combinations, from decadent chocolate and salted caramels, to fresh tasting fruits: the array of flavors is nearly endless. Delicious Dump Cakes from Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore is your ticket to a fast dessert whenever you crave it!

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2016

About the author

Cookbook Author, food consultant, cooking school teacher, blogger at pluggedintocooking.com
Write for the Kansas City Star Come Into My Kitchen Column. Provide recipes to the Kansas City Star for the Eating for Life Column.
Sixteen cookbooks published.

Reviews

[Jillian (Peapod Historical Bookery)]

I love the idea of dump cakes... but I really wish they had received a better name. "Dump cakes" is just not that appetizing to me.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm usually a from-scratch girl, but some of the cakes in this book look so tasty that I couldn't resist. I did write down the recipes for homemade yellow and chocolate cake mixes, and I looked up how to make an instant pudding mix. :)

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

We are mostly a from scratch family so I've never made a dump cake before, although my husband had as a kid. So this book was kind of an eye-opener—all the cake mixes and butter! I was really surprised by how much sugar (or pure candy) is in many of these recipes. I was appreciative that a DIY cake mix recipe was offered and I discovered that there are DIY instant pudding mixes online, too. Nice photography but I noticed that the cakes don't rise very high. I didn't flag any recipes to immediately try, though. I'm glad I checked this book out of the library, it was rather interesting.

[(a)lyss(a) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn't quite what I expected.

While there's a lot of recipes, some of them start to feel repetitive or rely on a lot of pre-made or packaged ingredients you may not have on hand. While the concept of easy cakes is appealing, there's nothing in this recipe book that jumped out at me as a cake I need to try. I think there are some interesting ideas in here that can help you in a pinch, but still require some planning.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

For all of us who love to eat desserts but hate to spend time measuring, stirring and baking, these cakes are a real treat! Easy instructions made with basic ingredients, I'm ready to get started! These cakes seem perfect for all occasions - from holidays to brunch - and will likely transport well to your local potluck.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've made one of the recipes twice now (Bluberry Cake for 2)
Yum! I liked the book b/c some of the recipes were for smaller cakes , not just large ones to bring to a potluck, etc.
My first experience with a Dump Cake was from J.T. Schuster at a church function. I had never heard of it and didn't know what to expect, but it was delicious. I always think fondly of Joan when I bake a Dump Cake!!

[Linda B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! I can't wait to try at least 12 of the cakes this summer alone. I look forward to trying the slow cooker recipes also. You can use fresh fruit, canned fruit or frozen fruit in many of the recipes, which means cake all year long!

[Saundra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read before your next potluck

I haven't tried any of the recipes just yet, but there are a few I'm looking forward to making. Beautiful photos and simple directions.
A few of the recipes reminded me of the cakes my grandma use to make 😊

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is worth it for the make your own cake mixes recipes alone.

[Sonia johnson]

Yummy

[Starshine Everlight · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of these are a bit more involved. Overall super quick and easy. I font have great luck with the true dump cakes but the extra steps do help. I appreciated the homemade cake mix recipes.

[LauSo · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had the same problem of the author using mixes as the ingredients of their recipes, mixes that the author never explains how to do them instead of buying them. So, kind of useless for me.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Groovy

[Tracy Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A friend of mine mentioned that she had just read this recently, but didn't know if she'd be making any of these... mostly because the book recommends that each dump cake be served the day it's made. (I did notice, however, that it IS possible to store leftovers in the fridge and many can be warmed up, if you prefer your cake warm.) I told her I wanted to see if after her, though, because she said it included recipes for basic cake mixes (yellow, white and chocolate) that a person could make on their own at home, rather than continually buying box mixes from the store. I thought that sounded simple and, in the long run, cheaper. So I checked out the book from the library, and after reading it, I've decided that I need to buy my own copy of it. These recipes look amazing! They're so simple, they require few ingredients, and the sound absolutely delicious! Plus, there are pictures for almost every single recipe, so you know what your dessert should look like. (I appreciate pictures in cookbooks.) This is going on my birthday wishlist!!!

[P · Rating 3 out of 5]

Who knew "dump" cakes could be so pretty?! Gorgeous photos of what can be concocted with very pedestrian ingredients. Beautiful cover with a somewhat retro but current feel. Most of the recipes contain at least one stick of butter so I will pace myself on trying all of them, but found a few with no butter listed-first up to try is Lemon-Blueberry Dump Cake. I am also fascinated by the chemistry involved in the Triple Berry Cobbler with only three ingredients: two pounds of berries, cake mix, & a can of soda. Bonus!: I loved the basics section that reveals how to make your own cake mix. When I'm looking for a quick recipe for a crowd, I'll reach for this book instead of a boxed brownie mix. Thank you to Goodreads & St. Martin's Press for the free book I received. 3.5 stars pre-recipe testing.

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short book filled completely with dump cake recipes. They all sound delicious and as easy as the name implies. The "Dump cake basics" is very well written answering all the questions that might arise when baking a dump cake. my only complaint would be that there aren't enough pictures. I would have like a picture of each completed cake. I know they are pretty basic, but I believe it would have been a welcome addition.

[Rita Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won Delicious Cump Cakes from Goodreads.com. I have looked thru the cookbook and am super
excited to make some of the cakes. I love easy and fast! I can't wait to make the Missippi Mud Dump Cake or the the Black Forest Dump Cake! Yummy!

[Antoinette · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good loved baking the cakes

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yum!

I've already made some of these and they're quick and easy. Also super tasty! :D

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recipes look easy and yummy. I will be trying several recipes soon. The applesauce gingerbread dump cake and the lemon blueberry dump cake are first up!

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yummy! This is a great cake book. It would be worth owning. I just wish there was a picture for every recipe. I liked that the author included a homemade cake mix recipe.

[Cindy May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made my mouth watering. Can't wait to start baking!

[Deb Shambrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love making dump cakes. This gave me some new ideas to play around with the next time I am hungry for dump cake.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Certainly not healthy or "clean" eating but some my family might like.