It’s the easiest cake you will ever makeas long as you follow this one simple rule.

Once baked, a dump cake comes out like a cross between fluffy cake and melty cobbler.

It’s simple: Don’t mix it.

Southern Living Strawberry Dump Cake in a dish to serve. One serving spooned out topped with ice cream

Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Technically, either way works, but melting isn’t necessary.

However, always refrain from mixing either cold or melted butter into the dry cake mix when assembling.

Here are a few recipes to try: