You’re about to start a cake and suddenly realize… there’s no butter in the fridge. Take a deep breath. No need to abandon ...

Dump cake recipes derive their name from the method in which they are made—you simply dump the ingredients into a baking dish and bake. A dump cake has the crumbly texture of a cobbler mixed with the ...

Along the bottom of a greased 9- x 13-inch pan, spread sliced rhubarb. Evenly sprinkle with sugar, strawberry-flavored Jell-O mix, and yellow cake mix. Top with a cup of water and melted butter.

What follows is a list of additions—some recommended, some acceptable, and some we most definitely advise against using—all ...