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Baking cakes can be a time-consuming endeavor, but it doesn’t need to be that way. This list of lazy cakes offers 28 easy recipes to make when you don’t have the time or the energy to make something fancier. Luckily, all of these recipes produce cakes that taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, and we have one for every kind of party. From rich chocolate cakes to dump cakes to strawberry shortcakes, there’s something for every taste bud.
Gooey Butter Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Wow! What a hit. Absolutely decadent,” says reviewer Drea. “Where has butter cake been all my life? I’m in heaven. I even shared with four neighbors, and they couldn’t believe how amazing it was. So simple, yet so good.”
Rich and Gooey Hot Chocolate Mousse Cake
“A fantastic, easy recipe that’s great for dinner parties,” says Allrecipes member lanicook. “Rich and delicious. Sprinkle confectioners’ sugar on top before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature.”
Cornflake Corn Cake
Chef John
Chef John’s cornflake corn cake recipe makes a moister, sweeter version of cornbread using one surprising ingredient—cornflakes. It’s a cake with an amazing texture. Serve with fresh fruit or a fruit sauce.
Éclair Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This éclair cake is a very quick and simple no-bake dessert. It uses graham crackers and a pudding mixture. It tastes just like an éclair, but there is enough for a crowd!” says Allrecipes member Cathy Gordon. “It’s a great recipe for children who are learning to cook since there is no baking involved or any power kitchen tools. Just a bowl and a spoon!”
Whole Lemon Blender Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I’m impressed by how simple this was to mix, a blessing when I have arthritis flares,” says Allrecipes member Hecate. “Only added more fresh lemon juice to the glaze. Perfect recipe.”
Apple Dump Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This apple dump cake was one of the first things I made when I was learning to bake, and I still make it for parties,” says Allrecipes member Marya “Marta” Krause. “It calls for just three ingredients, is super quick and easy to make, and is a real crowd-pleaser. A dollop of vanilla ice cream tops it very well.”
Wacky Cake
“Wacky cake is made without milk or eggs and is a moist, dark, and delicious chocolate cake,” says Allrecipes member Mary Knipe. “A brainchild of the Depression era when ingenious cooks developed a cake that could be made without expensive and scarce ingredients. Frost with your favorite icing.”
2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“My guests loved it!” says one reviewer. “They could not believe it had only two ingredients. I did frost with store-bought whipped cream cheese frosting.”
Oma’s Cottage Cheesecake
Kim
“This really surprised me with it’s excellence. It has the texture of cheesecake, the look of cheesecake, and the flavor of cheesecake but a fraction of the fat,” says reviewer LittleCahoona. “You could eat the whole thing yourself and not be sick!”
Chocolate Oil Cake
“Easy to make. Great alternative for dairy free or vegan cake with a rich chocolaty flavor,” says reviewer Margie Emigh Welsheimer. “You can customize it to your preference (add chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, whatever).”
Georgia Cornbread Cake
“This is a keeper. I probably ate most of the first batch. I made a second batch and made an effort to give some away and also to put some in the freezer to keep from eating too much myself,” says reviewer darlene. “I made no changes. It is perfect as is.”
Sad Cake
“This cake is called sad cake because the cake looks sad. It actually “falls” during baking and is a flat cake,” says Allrecipes member Sandra E. “It may be sad looking, but it is moist, chewy, and sweet. It does not need frosting.”
Quick Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
“Turned out better than tollhouse chocolate chip bars. High praise from adult daughter and my neighbors,” says reviewer Becky Coleman. “So simple. So quick. Will definitely be making again…and again!”
Easy Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
“This chocolate mug cake is made in the microwave for a fudgy, chocolaty treat that is truly decadent,” says Allrecipes member safinabakes1231. “It’s a great recipe for nights when I need a yummy dessert that’s ready in less than 10 minutes! Add a few chocolate chips to make it extra rich and gooey.”
Easy Strawberry Shortcake
“This recipe shows you how to make an easy strawberry shortcake that’s perfect for a quick dessert,” says Allrecipes member Amy Trombley. “If you love strawberries and shortcake, this recipe is for you!”
Crazy Cake
“This cake has been a family favorite since I was a kid. It’s also versatile,” says one reviewer. “In the past, I’ve tweaked the recipe to make spice cakes and vanilla cakes. Today’s chocolate version will include peanut butter buttercream.”
Easy Rum Cake
“I make this recipe ‘as-is’ and it is ALWAYS a hit!” says reviewer malmbr. “I’ve also tried it with chocolate cake mix (chocolate fudge, not devil’s food) and chocolate pudding, and it was just as delicious and popular.”
Peach Jello Dump Cake
“If you love peaches, you will love this cake made with peach Jell-O and cake mix,” says Allrecipes member GERONEMO. “My grandmother used to make it for Sunday dinner.”
Super Duper Easy Apple Cake
Yoly
“Absolutely delicious!” says reviewer maluchic86. “I actually replaced some of the oil/butter called for in the cake mix recipe with applesauce—intensifies the flavor and makes this cake so moist, it melts in your mouth.”
Quesadilla Salvadoreña
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Quesadilla Salvadoreña is a moist, sweet, pound cake,” says Allrecipes member POSTRES de La Cipota. “The key to this recipe is using good quality Parmesan cheese. Buen provecho!”
Carrot Cake from a Mix
“This was delicious,” says reviewer Andrea Paulson. “I added some raisins for extra flavor and frosted with cream cheese frosting. It was outstanding!”
Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake
“This dump cake recipe takes advantage of not one, but three store-bought items for an easy homemade dessert,” says recipe developer Julia Levy. “Canned cinnamon rolls are topped with ready-made cream cheese frosting and a box of cinnamon swirl coffee cake mix tops it off all in one 9- by 13-inch pan. Make sure to cover every bit of the cake mix is covered with butter—this provides the moisture it needs to cook properly.”
One Bowl Chocolate Cake
“This homemade chocolate cake recipe is super easy to prepare in one bowl for a deliciously moist and fluffy chocolate cake,” says Allrecipes member shirleyo. “This is the best chocolate cake I have ever had! Frost with your favorite frosting.”
No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip
“I love cheesecake, but they’re so time-consuming!” says one reviewer. “This is the quickest cheesecake I’ve ever made. I put it together in about 15 minutes, and it’s delicious!”
Banana Pudding Poke Cake
Grocery Addict
“A moist, yummy poke cake that tastes just like banana pudding!” says Allrecipes member Madicakes. “Add some sliced bananas, dipped in lemon juice to prevent browning, layered on top of the whipped topping. Great for potlucks!”
No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
fabeveryday
“I am not an Oreo cookie lover, and I normally do not like cheesecake with anything in it, BUT, this was excellent!” says reviewer Tucson8. “I would make this again!”
Cola Cake
“This recipe uses a can of soda instead of the oil, water, and eggs added to packaged cake recipes,” says Allrecipes member sheerblonde05. “Cake comes out surprisingly fluffy and moist with a slight kick to it that people love. Experiment with different flavored sodas for slightly differing tastes.”
Zebra Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“So easy and so delicious! I make it just as written, and there’s never a crumb left! But my one daughter doesn’t like chocolate, so I made a few with vanilla wafers for her and they were pretty good too,” says reviewer Sue. “I’m a chocaholic, so I will always prefer the original recipe but for those, like my daughter, who either don’t like it or are allergic to it, the vanilla wafers offer a good alternative.”
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