Recipes

[ValuSkr]

I think HSN could sell more of the cookbooks if Cathy Mitchell did the presenting. Remember her, from the infomercials? In one, she made a dessert out of frozen fruit, cake mix, and a can of soda (use diet if you're counting calories).

[Poodlepet2]

I don't consider myself a food snob-there are some things that just don't appeal to me, but the humble Dump Cake is not one of them!!!! They are easy to make, and if I do say so, they inspire one to embrace gluttony and abandon Weight Watchers points.....but if you want to raise the bar, you could make a cake mix from scratch, add home canned fruit etc...Long Live Dump Cake!! Poodlepet

[Ainhisg]

My niece made this Pumpkin Dump Cake for Thanksgiving, and it was SO GOOD!!!!! I'm not even a big pumpkin fan, and I loved it...

http://www.cooks.com/recipe/cw1am4bi/pumpkin-dump-cake.html

(If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste it in your browser window.)

[Ainhisg]

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[AuntG]

On 10/21/2014 Beebee2 said:

My two cents' worth (and it's worth every penny), I, too, wouldn't consider dump cakes because of the name.

That's why I won't drink a Bloody Mary, but if they renamed them, I'd happily start drinking them.

[lovesrecess]

you are just layering the ingredients in the pan and then baking them....nothing new....I have many recipes from years ago that would qualify as "dump" cakes

the dump meals probably are just canned ingredients like soups, cheese,etc. not interested since that usually means lots of sodium and processed foods.

OP should find a copy of the Dump Cakes book at BB&Beyond, etc and flip through it to see what the recipes look like. I agree they need to change the name of the books....puts me off rather than making me want to buy it.

[Puzzle Piece]

I checked out the Super Wal-Mart but they didn't have the book so it will be BB&B next as well as the inter-net.

[birkin baby]

On 10/21/2014 Hooty said:

Oh good grief, dump cakes have been around for years, first in the 70's and they are delicious! One of my old favorites is made with apple pie filing, pecans, cake mix, and butter, it is delicious! BTW, you basically "dump" things in a pan ........... what else would you call it???

I am interesting in trying the dinners too, but I haven't seen the cookbook in my area yet!

that cake is one of my favorites too....tastes way WAY more delicious than some fancier cakes.

[DiamondGirly]

To be honest, it NEVER rang a bell with me that DUMP would mean anything besides dumping ingredients into a bowl or baking dish/pan, when referring to those recipes.

It cracks me up how people see things so differently! And can't see past titles?

There are plenty of recipes like pancakes and waffles that use a baking mix, so what's the difference if a cake mix is substituted! I always thought it was a novel idea - and the peach dump cake I took to a potluck in 1992 was the biggest hit ever! The vice principal asked me for the recipe, and when HE made it, he asked if I left something out of the recipe, because his turned out differently...ha! I'd never do that, but maybe the baking times or heat of the ovens were different? I never really knew. Sometimes, I think foods just taste better when someone else make it!

I'm including a BETTER THAN "S--" recipe below, but by all means, please feel free to pass this one right on by, if it offends you! It offends the Q, so I had to use a different name...

If you DARE, you can check out the "S--" IN A PAN recipe, also ewww LOL

Now, don't those sound appetizing??????????

Better Than "S--" Cake

1 box chocolate cake mix (+ whatever it calls for on the back)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 jar hot fudge sauce
1-8 oz container of cool whip
4 Skor* Bars, crushed (or Heath Bar)

Make and bake cake according to box directions in a 9x13 in pan. As soon as it comes out of the oven, poke holes with the handle of a wooden spoon all over the cake.

Pour sweetened condensed milk over the top. Let cool completely.

Next spread fudge over the cake, and put in the fridge to set. When it is cool, spread cool whip over the top and then top with crushed score bars. Refrigerate leftovers. This cake gets more moist the next day.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. devil's food, chocolate, or German chocolate cake mix
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• caramel ice cream topping
• 1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 4-5 Health or Skor bars, chopped up

Instructions

• Bake cake according to package directions for a 9x13 inch pan; cool for about 5 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake. Let the cake cool for a little while. Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake, letting it sink into the holes; then drizzle some of the caramel over the top of the cake.

• Let cake cool completely (You can cover it and put it in the fridge for a while). Top cake with whipped topping. Decorate the top of the cake with candy bar chunks and swirls of caramel topping. Refrigerate a little longer, then serve!

"S--" in a Pan

Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Yield: 10 servings

Crust

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour

Cream cheese layer

• 1 8 oz package cream cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar (use 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
• 1 cup whipped cream or cool whip

Vanilla pudding

• 1 package of instant vanilla pudding (5.1 oz or 144 g)
• 3 cups milk (use 2 cups if you want a firmer pudding)

Chocolate Pudding

• 1 package of instant chocolate pudding (5.1 oz or 144 g)
• 3 cups milk (use 2 cups if you want a firmer pudding)

Bottom Layer (excuse the word BOTTOM, if offensive )

• 2 cups whipped cream or cool whip
• shaved chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.

Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a mixer mix all the crust ingredients together and press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Bake it for about 20 minutes.

Prepare the vanilla pudding as per the instructions on the package.

Prepare the chocolate pudding as per the instructions on the package.

In a mixer add the cream cheese, powdered sugar and the cup of whipped cream. Mix until light and fluffy.

Let the crust cool. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly. Spread the chocolate pudding over the bottom crust, then the vanilla pudding. Top with the whipped cream and sprinkle with the chocolate.

Refrigerate for a couple hours so that it sets.

All kidding aside.....................ENJOY!!!

[Puzzle Piece]

Diamond Girly - Thanks! You made me laugh. Good sharing also.