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    Home » Roundups

    Dump, Bake, and Grab A Spoon: Desserts That Practically Make Themselves

    Published: Jul 6, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    When you're wanting to bake up something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen, these easy desserts are the answer. Just mix up a few simple ingredients, and let the oven do the rest.

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    Enjoy easy dump cakes, cookie bars and cobblers with little effort. These recipes are perfect for any occasion and always a crowd-pleaser! Who doesn't love a sweet treat!

    Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    Photo Credit: Retro Recipe Box

    This Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delicious, sweet dessert recipe. Topped with some whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this makes a wonderful dessert perfect for the whole family.

    Get the recipe: Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

    Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin

    These chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars are packed with flavor. They're quick, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.

    Get the recipe: Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

    Slow Cooker Caramel Cake

    Slow Cooker Caramel Cake
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This simple recipes uses a box cake mix but is transformed with ooey gooey caramel for a truly rich and decadent cake. This is made easily in the slow cooker for a dessert everyone will love.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Caramel Cake

    2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake

    Photo Credit: Spend with Pennies

    The easiest Angel Food Cake dessert you'll ever make! With just 2 ingredients, this Pineapple Angel Food Cake comes together in minutes. Ideal for last-minute guests, or lazy weekend baking.

    Get the recipe: 2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake

    Strawberry Jello Poke Cake with Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This strawberry cake has a delicious filling made with sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate and Jello. This amazing dessert will be the hit at any party.

    Get the recipe: Strawberry Jello Poke Cake with Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

    Photo Credit: Pumpkin N' Spice

    These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are thick, chewy, and loaded with flavor. With just a few ingredients, this easy treat is a fun spin on the classic sandwich!

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

    Graham Cracker Pecan Cookie Bars

    Photo Credit: Liv's Little Muffins

    These Graham Cracker Pecan Cookie Bars are kind of a play on a 7-layer bar but even better! They’re packed with chocolate chips and pecans, but the graham cracker taste still shines through.

    Get the recipe: Graham Cracker Pecan Cookie Bars

    Better Than Anything Cake

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin'

    This easy cake is made with cake mix, but has sweetened condensed milk and caramel added for a truly decadent dessert. It is moist, sweet and one bite is all you need to know it is better than anything!

    Get the recipe: Better Than Anything Cake

    M&M Cookie Bars

    M&M Cookie Bars
    Photo Credit: Modern Honey

    If you love cookie bars you will love these M&M cookie bars twist. They are delicious and the M&Ms infused on these bars make them colorful and sweet-looking.

    Get the recipe: M&M Cookie Bars

    Sheet Pan Cobbler

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This easy sheet pan cobbler is a great dessert to give your family options of their favorite fruit. The buttery cobbler topping is perfect with the sweet fruit filling.

    Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Cobbler

    Easy Cherry Chocolate Cake

    Photo Credit: Belle Of The Kitchen

    What can be better than a moist and soft chocolate pudding poke cake? Chocolate cake layered with cherry and whipped cream. This cake is the best choice to celebrate an occasion with your loved ones.

    Get the recipe: Easy Cherry Chocolate Cake.

    Related: 36 Simple Desserts Starring A Boxed Cake Mix

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    A box of simple cake mix can be transformed into so many amazing desserts that go beyond the simple cake. This pantry staple can be whipped up into batches of delicious cake mix cookies with flavors like red velvet, lemon, or chocolate.

    Cake mix can also be the base for delectable cobblers with cherries. Decadent brownies and poke cakes can be made with a box of cake mix as your starting point. So never underestimate the simple box of cake mix because you can make an amazing dessert with just a little creativity.

    36 Simple Desserts Starring A Boxed Cake Mix

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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