Review: Some of the best dump cake recipes I have found!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 10, 2014
I think I have said it before, I can never have enough lazy aka dump cake recipes. This is another great book full of delightful dump cakes.I love that this book has more than just cakes with nuts, there are many recipes that do not contain nuts and the author, Maria Jameson, suggests in the beginning that you should experiment. Yes, she has hit the nail on the head. Dump cakes are an experimenter's dream. I am glad that she encourages bakers look in their cupboards and review the contents. Gluten free? No problem, use gluten free mixes and check the labels on the fruit. Nut allergy? Don't add them. Hate an ingredient? Use something else instead. Easy and adaptable is what makes these recipes such a great addition to the kitchen.Some of my favorite recipes in this book are Very Berry Chocolate Dump Cake and Lemon Dump Cake. I noticed that a few of her cake recipes even have a frosting recipe which is a nice change as many dump cakes are not frosted.If you have never tried a dump or lazy cake (as my family calls it), you will be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to make. You don't need a mixer for most recipes, just a baking dish, an oven and a few cans. These aren't "from scratch" cakes, but they will rival anything you find ready made. They are a bit like a cobbler vs an actual cake, but I guarantee your family and friends are going to beg for the recipes, especially the ones from this book.