A dump cake is a simple dessert where ingredients like fruit, cake mix, and a fat (like vegan butter or coconut oil) are “dumped” into a baking dish and baked. It’s easy, quick, and perfect for beginner bakers.

Can I make a dump cake vegan?

Yes! Using a vegan cake mix, plant-based butter or coconut oil, and non-dairy milk ensures your Vegan Dump Cake: Easy Plant-Based Dessert is completely plant-based.

How many ingredients do I need?

Some recipes require only 3 ingredients, such as fruit, vegan cake mix, and coconut oil, making it a quick and effortless dessert option.

Can I make an oil-free dump cake?

Absolutely. Many recipes allow you to skip oil entirely, relying on the moisture from the fruit and non-dairy milk to keep the cake tender.

Vegan Dump Cake Easy Plant-Based Dessert Recipe (2025)

Name: Vegan Dump Cake: Easy Plant-Based Dessert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 2 cans (14 oz each) pitted cherries (in juice or light syrup); 1 box vegan chocolate cake mix (15 oz); ½ cup coconut oil, melted (or vegan butter alternative); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); Pinch of sea salt

Description

This vegan dump cake layers tart cherries with rich chocolate cake mix and a coconut-oil butter topping for a dessert that’s indulgent yet entirely plant-based. It’s the perfect weeknight treat or holiday centerpiece—easy to make, impossibly fudgy, and delightfully sweet.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients:

2 cans (14 oz each) pitted cherries (in juice or light syrup)
1 box vegan chocolate cake mix (15 oz)
½ cup coconut oil, melted (or vegan butter alternative)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare Cherry Base: Pour cherries (with juice) into the prepared baking dish. Stir in vanilla extract.
Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the cherries. Do not stir.
Top with Coconut Oil & Nuts: Drizzle melted coconut oil evenly over the cake mix. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and a pinch of sea salt.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly.
Finish & Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Optional: top with coconut whipped cream or vegan ice cream.

Notes

Fruit Variations: Try peaches, blueberries, or mixed berries instead of cherries.
Shortcut: Use store-bought cherry pie filling to skip prepping fresh or canned cherries.
Flavor Twist: Sprinkle vegan chocolate chips on top before baking for extra decadence.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American