10 Ridiculously Easy Cake Recipes that Use Just 3 Ingredients
Enjoy a sweet treat without the stress.
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Key Takeaways
Some of the simplest cakes use just three ingredients, making them quick, easy to prepare, and easy to eat.
This collection includes everything from dump cakes and angel food cakes to cobblers and cheesecakes.
Get dessert on the table faster than ever with these quick and easy cake recipes. Whether you're pressed for time or just want to try something new, these sweets are perfect for any occasion—and are so tasty no one will suspect you whipped them together in a snap.
Pineapple Angel Food Cake
"Dear Pineapple Angel Food Cake: Where have you been all my life? You're so easy, yet so tasty I can even serve you to company and listen to them ooh and ahh about my superior baking skills," says Allrecipes Allstar Jamie Justice Yost. This pineapple angel food cake will be in the oven in minutes because all you need is an angel food cake mix and a can of crushed pineapples.
3-Ingredient Cheesecake
All you need for this Japanese cheesecake is white chocolate, cream cheese, and eggs. It may not sound like your traditional cheesecake, but the final product is light, airy, and gluten free.
Related: The Best Japanese Dessert Recipes
3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cobbler
Cobbler isn't technically considered cake, but when it's made with a box of yellow cake mix it counts, right? This recipe uses a can of peaches, but reviewers say other canned fruits, like apples, blueberries, and cherries, work well too.
Related: 12 Cobbler Recipes That Start With Cake Mixes
Cherry Crunch Cake
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If you need a last-minute dessert, this cherry crunch cake is ready in less than an hour. Allrecipes member CLA60 recommends serving it warm with ice cream on top.
Apple Dump Cake
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Turn your favorite pie into an easy cake with this recipe. "How could something so easy be so good? All I can say is that it just disappeared in no time with compliments," said reviewer Karen.
Marie's Peach Dump Cake
There is nothing easier than a dump cake, especially one that only requires three ingredients. Reviewers say you can replace the peaches with any other fruit, such as pineapple or strawberries.
Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Pops
This recipe is a fun take on the traditional cake pop. Simply coat an ice cream sandwich with chocolate and your favorite topping—Senior Producer Nicole McLaughlin suggests sprinkles, Oreos, or nuts. "You just have to try this, no dessert could be easier! Kids would have fun making these but adults alike will enjoy eating them."
2-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
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This pumpkin cake recipe uses two ingredients, but most reviewers say to add a third ingredient—two eggs. "It doesn't get any easier than this. Perfect when you have no time to shop for multiple ingred's," according to reviewer bdh76.
Related: 17 Easy Two-Ingredient Desserts
Wonderful Banana Cake
"This cake is absolutely delicious! It so moist and flavorful that we didn’t think it needed frosting," says reviewer BakerBee52. "It came out perfect. This is my new favorite for using up ripe bananas."
Related: 15 Best Banana Cookie Recipes to Make the Most of Ripe Bananas
Cake Pops
"Got this recipe for donut pops from a friend and I must share. Birthdays, Easter, baby showers, or just because they are cute and taste good," says faydra999. "There are many ways to be creative when making these. There are dozens of different types of sprinkles or you can use different colors of candy melts and no sprinkles if you wish."
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