The 80s Era Cake Everybody Loves to Hate 👎


Hey friends❣️

Like the mullet and shoulder pads, the dump cake is much maligned...good thing I've given it a makeover!

Rhubarb Dump Cake

The OG dump cake of the 1980's was pretty terrible, but the concept has potential for those of use who love quick and easy fruit desserts in spring and summer. My tweaks make a bad idea into a where has this been all my life idea.

Not into rhubarb? Try this with berries! Or peaches, or cherries.

Need gluten free or keto? There's a cake mix for that!

Wary of cake mix? Try a high quality nothing artificial, no preservatives etc. mix from Bob's Red Mill, King Arthur Flour, and others.


Shortcut Victoria Sponge

Another spring dessert made more d0-able with a cake mix. Try this out for Mother's Day brunch!



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I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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