Best 7 Trash Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, there lies a hidden gem known as the "trash cake." This culinary masterpiece has captivated taste buds across the globe with its intriguing name, enticing appearance, and tantalizing flavor profile. While the moniker "trash cake" may seem like an unflattering description, it belies the true nature of this extraordinary dessert. Prepare to embark on a delightful journey as we unravel the secrets of the trash cake, exploring its unique characteristics, fascinating history, and the culinary techniques that elevate it to the status of a dessert legend.

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DUMP CAKE I



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This cake is just as easy as dumping ingredients in a pan.

Provided by Wilma Hull

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Dump Cake

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
8 ounces chopped walnuts
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • In a 9x13 inch pan mix cherries and pineapple. Sprinkle dry cake mix over pineapple, and cherry mixture stir until just combined. Then sprinkle walnuts over top. Drizzle top with melted butter or margarine.
  • Bake in a 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 35 or 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

DUMP TRUCK CAKE



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Gearing up to host a construction-themed birthday? This hauler will get your party on a roll! Using packaged cake mix, easy-to-mix frosting and basic loaf pans instead of a special mold to form the truck's shape, we made this cake speedy. You can pave the way for your own big rig, too, by following these simple instructions. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon shortening
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Yellow and blue liquid food coloring
3 Ho Ho's
6 chocolate-covered miniature doughnuts
Shoestring black licorice
2 large white gumdrops
2 red M&M's
1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Using a serrated knife, level the top of each cake. Crumble removed tops; set cakes and crumbs aside., For frosting, cream shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth. , Place 1 cup frosting in a small bowl; tint yellow. Place 3/4 cup frosting in another bowl; tint blue. Leave remaining 1/4 cup frosting white. Frost the top of one cake yellow; top with the remaining cake to form truck body., For truck cab, measure 2-1/2 in. from one end. Cut at an angle 1-1/2 in. deep and 1/2 in. toward the front of the truck. Remove cake wedge and save for another use., For dump truck bed, leave 1-1/2 in. of cake for cab roof, then cut 1/2 in. deep at an angle. Make a horizontal cut to the back of the truck. Remove cake wedge and save for another use., For wheel axles, place two Ho Ho's side by side and 1/2 in. apart near one corner of an 11x10-in. covered board. Place the remaining Ho Ho parallel to and 2 in. from the inside Ho Ho. Carefully arrange truck body over Ho Ho's. Frost the hood, doors and bottom third of the truck with yellow frosting. For wheels, attach doughnuts with plain frosting on each side of truck. , Spread some of the white frosting on the slanted windshield. Place the remaining white frosting in a pastry or plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner. Pipe the windows on the doors. Frost the rest of the dump truck blue., Cut thirteen 3/4-in. strips of licorice. Arrange eight strips on the front of the truck for the grille; set the remaining strips aside. For headlights, cut gumdrops in half. Place rounded half of each on outside of grille; discard the remaining cut gumdrops., Cut two 3-1/2-in. strips, two 1-in. strips, six 1-3/4-in. strips, two 1-1/4-in. strips and four 2-in. strips of licorice. Using the 3-1/2-in. and 1-in. strips, outline the windshield. Place two 3/4-in. strips on windshield for wipers. For doors, position two 1-1/4-in. strips for the door tops; place the 2-in. strips for the door sides. Decorate sides and back of truck with remaining licorice., Place M&M's on back of bed for rear lights. For back bumper, break candy bar into individual sections at perforations. Cut one piece in half widthwise. Place some of the chocolate, flat side out, on the truck back (save remaining chocolate for another use). Spoon reserved crumbled cake into truck bed for dirt.

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TRES LECHES CAKE



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This is a part dry, part moist Mexican cake made with three types of milk. It is a sweet and delicious treat!

Provided by Monica

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 pint heavy whipping cream
10 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until light in color and doubled in volume. Stir in milk, vanilla, flour and baking powder.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Beat until firm but not dry. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it; fold in remaining egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes.
  • Loosen edge of cake with knife before removing side of pan. Cool cake completely on a wire rack.
  • Place cooled cake on a deep serving plate. Use a two-pronged meat fork or a cake tester to pierce the surface of cake.
  • Mix together condensed milk, evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the whipping cream. Set aside 1 cup of the measured milk mixture and refrigerate for another use. Pour remaining milk mixture over cake slowly until absorbed. Whip the remaining whipping cream until it thickens and reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake with whipped cream and garnish with cherries. Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 240.7 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 270.5 mg, Sugar 61 g

TEXAS TRASH



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Not your ordinary snack mix! A BIG, BOLD FLAVOR just like the State of Texas! This can be doubled, tripled or quadrupled successfully. You can also add other ingredients, just keep the proportion of spicy butter to the dry ingredients the same as in the recipe. I usually add goldfish crackers to mine.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/4 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 cup Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Corn Chex
1 cup pretzel
1 cup nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250.
  • Mix the first 7 ingredients in a cup with a spout.
  • Mix all dry ingredients in a baking pan.
  • Pour the butter and seasonings over the dry mix, stirring until each piece is coated.
  • Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Stir in an air tight container.
  • Freezes well.

GARBAGE CAKE



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Garbage, not because it's rotten but because you can just dump all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix away. I also like to call this "church lady potluck cake" because there always seems to be a cake like this at church potlucks. I sometimes substitute raisins for the dates and pecans for the walnuts. Very flexible recipe from the Norske Nook cookbook.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups applesauce
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon molasses
2 cups frosting (of your choice, your own, or my Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Stir all the ingredients, except frosting, into a large bowl in the order given.
  • Mix slowly by hand at first, then beat with an mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool, then top with frosting.

INCREDIBLE COCONUT CAKE



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I found this coconut cake recipe in a newspaper many years ago and modified it to suit my taste. This is my all-time favorite cake, and my family and friends absolutely love it. -Lynne Bassler, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
FROSTING:
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
4-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons coconut extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 325°. In another large bowl, beat sugar, butter and oil until well blended. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. , Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut and extracts.. , Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Transfer to 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until smooth. , Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting and sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (64g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GARBAGE CAKE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can cherry pie filling
1 box yellow cake mix - do not prepare
1 stick butter, melted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple and put in bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Mix in cherry pie filling.
  • Cover with dry cake mix and drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cake mixes. This will give your Trash Cake a more complex flavor and texture. Chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet are all popular choices, but you can use any flavor you like.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake according to the package directions. Be sure to check on the cake frequently to make sure it doesn't overbake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings. This is where you can really let your creativity shine. Popular toppings include chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Trash Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its variety of flavors and textures, Trash Cake is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy dessert, give Trash Cake a try.

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