Dump Cake

It is soo easy! It's called dump cake because you literally just dump everything in.
I got this recipe from my college roommate years ago. We love it and usually make it on fast Sunday. Not sure why, but that is what has happened.


3-4 cans (15 oz each) canned peaches, drained
Yellow cake mix
1 cube butter
Berries (fresh or frozen) - raspberries or blackberries (optional)


Lightly grease 9X13 pan. Drain peaches and dump in pan.

Pour yellow cake mix into a bowl. Add butter to cake mix and cut into cake mix until butter is in small bits. I use a pastry cutter, but you can also use a fork or knife.

Sprinkle on top of peaches.

Bake 350 for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Serve with ice cream.

That's it!


Notes:
If you can find canned peaches that are firmer, they tend to hold up better during cooking, but any kind work just as well.

If you want to use berries sprinkle a few on top of the peaches before the cake mix. It tastes really good and turns the liquid bright purple.

If you have more people over, just add more peaches.

Cool Whip Cake

This cake is delightful and easy to make. I have been asked several times for the recipe. Taylor tells me this is his favorite.



Mix 1 German chocolate cake mix according to package and pour into sheet cake pan.

Mix 8 oz. softened cream cheese with 1 beaten egg and 1/2 c. sugar. Fold in 1 heaping cup of mini chocolate chips.

Dot cream cheese mixture on top of cake batter. Zigag through with table knife being careful not to touch the bottom of the pan.

Bake according to directions. Note! When I baked this the first time it was raw in the middle. It takes at least 40 minutes in my oven. Make sure the middle is pretty well set before you take it out.

Topping:
Mix 1 small package of vanilla instant pudding with 1/2 c. milk. Fold into 8 oz. of Cool Whip that has been softened in the fridge. Frost and refrigerate cake.

Other Notes:

Before folding in the chips, mix them with a small amount of flour so they don't all sink to the bottom while cooking.

I like to serve this cake after the chips have had enough time to harden again. For some reason I like the firmness of the chips mixed in with the softness of the cake and topping.

Enjoy!