17 Easy Dump Cake Recipes for Summer (quick no-fuss desserts!)
The best dump cake recipes for summer! These lazy dessert recipes are so easy and fun – just dump the ingredients in a baking dish and throw it in the oven.
If you’ve never made or eaten a dump cake, you’re missing out!
First of all, even someone who’s never even baked can make a dump cake.
Most easy dump desserts have 3-5 ingredients, and you literally just pour them all in a dish and bake.
But best of all, these ‘don’t mix it recipes’ taste AMAZING.
They’re warm and gooey on the bottom, with a cakey layer on top, and it all kind of soaks together into pure deliciousness.
You can customize dump dessert recipes for almost any store-bought cake mix and canned fruit filling or pudding mix.
The possibilities are endless!
It’s extra fun to make seasonal recipes for different holidays and seasons of the year too.
I put together a list of easy dump cake recipes for summer, so you’ll have tons of ideas for what to bring to a potluck, picnic, or to serve at your summer cookout or party.
Let’s dive into these summer dump cake ideas!
Psst: Looking for some dinner ideas to serve with your dessert? Here are 85 quick summer dinners to add to your menu!
Easy Summer Dump Cake Recipes
Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
Using cake mix as the base, you can whip up a peach cobbler in minutes.
Make it gluten free or not, and soak up those delicious summery peach flavors any time of year when you use frozen peaches.
Lemon Dump Cake
With just 4 ingredients, this creamy, sweet, and slightly tart dessert is as beautiful as it is easy to make.
Serve it in the spring or summer, or anytime you want some fresh flavor!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake
This easy, no-fuss dessert has just 4 ingredients and is ready for the oven in about 5 minutes.
Creamy and downright luscious, it is reminiscent of cheesecake thanks to the cream cheese.
Perfect for potlucks and large family gatherings. After all, everyone likes strawberries!
Cherry Dump Cake
The gooey, warm cherry filling, topped with the cookie-like texture of the cake topping makes this perfect for any gathering.
You may already have the 4 ingredients needed right in your pantry and fridge!
Pineapple Cobbler Cake
Pineapple upside down cakes can feel a little fussy, which is what makes this crowd-pleasing dessert even better.
No one will realize that you literally dumped 4 ingredients in a baking dish!
3 Ingredient Blackberry Cake
You definitely need this super simple blackberry cake recipe in your repertoire.
Keep the ingredients in your pantry, and you can whip this up last minute for any potluck or gathering.
Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake
Tangy, sweet, and almost creamy, this dump cake is SO much easier than traditional cherry cheesecake.
Add some fresh or frozen cherries to the canned cherry pie filling to make it extra flavorful, with a fresher taste.
Easy Patriotic Dump Cake
Summer fruits like strawberries and blueberries just look so gorgeous and festive for summer holiday gatherings.
Take the extra minute to add the ingredients in the specific order, and you’ll have the prettiest dessert at the party.
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake in a Jar
Combine the ease and convenience of a dump cake, but in a mini dessert everyone can grab and go.
The gooey chocolate flavor pairs beautifully with the tart cherry pie filling for something truly memorable.
Berry Keto Dump Cake
This berry-loaded keto cake is so delicious that no one will guess that it’s low carb.
Just imagine a bubbly layer of berries, topped with a crumbly, buttery topping. No one can resist!
Light and Delicious Tropical Dump Cake
A light and luscious cake will make you feel like you’re vacationing in Hawaii.
Canned crushed pineapple and sweetened coconut bring the tropical flavors, all in one super easy to make dessert.
Perfect for a luau party!
Peach Crisp
If you love the oatmeal topping typically found on a crisp, you’ll love this peachy dessert recipe.
With just 5 ingredients you probably have in your pantry, you can put this together in minutes.
Easy Blueberry Dump Cake
Three ingredients are all that it takes to make this bursting-with-flavor blueberry dump cake recipe.
A yellow cake mix and canned blueberry pie filling are the stand-out flavors, making it a simple no-fuss dessert.
Great for a weeknight, potluck, or any summer celebration.
Chocolate Dump Cake
Full of 3 kinds of decadent chocolate flavor, this creamy cake is amazingly moist and flavorful.
Seriously, what’s not to like?!
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Easy to make Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake has a mouthwatering mix of cherries, pineapple, and a buttery golden cake mix.
With only a 5 minute prep time this simple dessert is perfect for a last minute gathering or easy weeknight dessert.
Rhubarb Dump Cake
Less than 5 minutes of active time, no mixer, and just a few simple ingredients are all you need to make rhubarb dump cake.
If you have or like rhubarb, this is a must try!
Black Forest Dump Cake
You’ll love that this no-fuss recipe combines wonderful gooey cherry and chocolate flavors.
It tasted like a classic Black Forest Cake, but with a lot less effort!
Dump Cake FAQs
What is a dump cake?
Dump cake is similar to an American cobbler, but with a cake-like topping. Typically made with boxed cake mix and canned fruit or pie filling, it is called a dump cake because you “dump” the ingredients together into a cake pan without mixing.
Can you eat a dump cake cold?
Dump cake can be served warm or cold. To eat a dump cake cold, chill it in the refrigerator after it has cooled from the oven.
Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Can dump cakes sit out?
You can make a dump cake ahead of time, and let it sit out, loosely covered, until ready to serve.
Ready to try some of the best dump cakes for summer?
I hope this list of no mix cake recipes has given you tons of ideas for lazy summer desserts.
As you can see, you barely need a recipe for dump cake.
If you can open and toss ingredients together in a pan, you can make this!
What’s your favorite dump cake recipe with cake mix?
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P.S. Summer winding down? Here are 15 amazing Fall dump cakes to make when the weather cools down!
