# Is there a name for this cake? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [May 31, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318 "2021-05-31T23:47:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/1 "2021-05-31T23:47:00Z")
I made it up, but it’s so obvious that I can’t be the first. I took a package of yellow mix (it’s what I had) and mixed in a cup of water and 3 eggs. It called for a half cup of oil, but I subbed about a cup of apple pie filling, and folded it in rather than break it up with the mixer. It turned out pretty good! ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2021, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/2 "2021-06-01T00:04:05Z")
It sounds like a dump cake. ---
**Author:** ![JohnGalt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johngalt/32/184_2.png) [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/3 "2021-06-01T01:43:49Z")
It’s like a rhubarb cake I just made. The recipe called for four cups of rhubarb and a cup of heavy cream over the top before baking. It’s great with whipped cream. ---
**Author:** ![Tarataratara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2021, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/4 "2021-06-01T03:47:05Z")
Sort of a cobbler. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/5 "2021-06-01T14:26:22Z")
“Gimmee!” is its name-o. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/6 "2021-06-01T20:30:08Z")
AKA: a dump cake. Although the recipe’s origin is uncertain, the formula for a dump cake is quite clear: All of the ingredients are “dumped” into a baking pan and placed in the oven. No mixing bowl—or mixing, for that matter—is required. The general recipe consists of canned fruit and [cake mix](https://www.thespruceeats.com/top-cake-mix-recipes-304497), but you will find fresher and more sophisticated versions. Dump cakes are often confused with cobblers since it’s a baked fruit dessert topped with a crust. > **[Cake Recipes](https://www.thespruceeats.com/cakes-4162783)** > > Our most trusted, never-fail cake recipes, perfect for special occasions or an everyday dessert. ---
**Author:** ![Tarataratara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/8 "2021-06-02T00:45:17Z")
The OP did mix together his ingredients. I do like dump cakes. ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2021, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-cake/943318/9 "2021-06-02T01:17:04Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > It sounds like a dump cake. what an unfortunate name for such a good idea.