I made this rhubarb dump cake immediately after finding rhubarb for the first time this spring.
Rhubarb season is way too short, and if you don’t get some the moment you spot it, you just might lose out altogether. At least that’s how it seems to go for me.
Maybe I should grow my own rhubarb…
Anyhow, this rhubarb cake is the first of my rhubarb recipes this year, and so as long as I can keep finding it, I’ll keep baking with it. I’m a little obsessed with rhubarb in the spring!
Since dump cake recipes are so quick and simple to make, so is this rhubarb cake version, and it has the added perk of being way easier to make than pie.
You’ll need about 4 cups of sliced rhubarb, so get to choppin’. That’s the hardest part, and that’s not even hard!
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and dig in!
How to store dump cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, it can be covered with plastic wrap or foil and kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
It can also be frozen for a couple of months. When ready to eat, let it thaw in the refrigerator.
Pin this rhubarb dessert recipe!
Rhubarb Dump Cake
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Quick and Easy Rhubarb Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb about 1 pound
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 3oz. pkg. strawberry JELL-O
- 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
- 1 cup cold water
- 5 Tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a 9"x13" pan, place rhubarb evenly over bottom of pan.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over rhubarb.
- Spread dry JELL-O mix over rhubarb and sugar layers.
- Add dry cake mix as the next layer, then cold water and finally the melted butter. Don't mix together.
- Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Sherri Dick says
Can I use frozen rhubarb?
Liz says
Yes, I think you’d be fine to substitute frozen rhubarb but I would thaw it and dry it off as best you can. Frozen fruit has a tendency to be watery and smooshy.
Barbara Montag says
I’ve made this – it’s great!
Bella B (xoxoBella) says
My dad LOVES rhubarb. I will have to make this for him one day. There is so much fresh rhubarb at the market right now.
Laura says
How many servings would you guess one batch makes?
Liz says
I should think you could easily get 12 servings, especially if adding a scoop of ice cream. 🙂
Penelope says
I LOVE rhubarb. I tried it for the first time with strawberries as a kid and found it so delicious, but surprisingly I never see it much anywhere and never find it it my market to buy it and remake it myself. Thanks for this great recipe!
Shirley Wood says
YUM! Looks delicious and not too many ingredients too! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday. We hope you’ll come to the new party. We’re celebrating our anniversary with a big Giveaway.
Walking on Sunshine Recipes says
Thanks for joining Delicious Dishes Recipe Party again this week! Hope to see you again next week!
Kira t says
This looks amazing and actually like something I could make! I’m so glad that spring and summer fruits and veggies are coming!
Amber NElson says
Now this is something I would love. I LOVE rhubarb. I have to add this to my list to make.
Tracey says
YUM! This is my kind of recipe. I’ve been looking for a good rhubarb dessert. Can’t wait to try this one out!
Deborah Nicholas says
Omg it’s years since I had rhubarb and now you have me craving it!!
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
This looks like something I’d like to try. I think I’ve only had rhubarb once or twice. I remember my grandma having some in her garden when I was a little girl.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
Can you believe I haven’t tried baking with rhubarb yet? I hope I see one in the farmer’s market so I could try it.
ana fernandez says
I have never tried this recipe before! but im always looking for new ones
Katie Harrington says
Looks like a great recipe – I’m not much of a baker but I’d love to try this!
Jenn M says
I’ve never had rhubarb, but this looks really good. I’m recently transitioning into a vegetarian so it’s nice to see new options out there, especially for me. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Fatima says
Ah, this seems delicious. I have never had an experience of trying rhubarb. I would first like to try it before making something out of it myself.
Kathy Kenny Ngo says
It does look pretty simple. I like it. I don’t like complicated things. I don’t have time to make complicated things.
Stacy says
That looks so delicious. My mom will love this for sure, I would like to give a try. Thanks for this!
Lisa Rios says
I just love anything that is done with rhubarb, but never had a chance to do something on a dessert with it. But this looks absolutely delicious & healthy, a wonderful recipe that my kids would love right away.
Toughcookiemommy says
I don’t think that I have ever tasted rhubarb, especially in a dessert. I like how fluffy and light this cake looks in the photos.
Libbie says
Looks fab Liz! I should make some this weekend!
Marielle Altenor says
What?? This looked way too simple! Watch me try this and burn it lol But for real though, looks delicious! I’ve never use rhubarb in any recipes before! Would be awesome to try making this recipe!
Catherine says
I love that it is spring now … fresh local produce is on the way, and with it, treats like these!
nicol says
ive never actually tried cooking rhubarb. this looks amazing
Claudia Krusch says
I can’t wait to try it, it looks so good and yummy!
Eugenia says
I am a huge fun of pies! This one looks unbelievably delicious and I love the addition of the cinnamon! Great recipe! Pinned it!
Kristin says
Strawberry rhubarb pie is my fave, so I would imagine I would LOVE this cake!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
I love the colors! Turns out beautifully without a lot of effort – can’t beat that!
Charli Bruce says
I love rhubarb! We had an American lady who lived next door to us who used to make an amazing rhubarb cake when I was younger and this has just reminded me about how tasty it was xx
MsCrookedHalo says
You know, I don’t think that I have ever in my life ate a rhubarb. Lol.
Tanya Brannan says
I am a massive fan of rhubarb! It is just so fresh and flavoursome. This recipe looks so easy, and very delicious!
Laura says
I should not be allowed to read food blogs late at night 😁 I go to bed craving a million and one things. Looks delish! Xo
Rosey says
That is a great recipe. I think I’ll pin this one to try at a later ate!
Rosey says
I mean a later ‘date.’ BUT then I thought of you saying you have to get rhubarb quick or you’ll miss out, so maybe I’ll make it this weekend!
Miss Kitty Kaos says
I love rhubarb in cakes and crumbles so this looks super yummy X
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Sandra says
That looks yummy. Although I’ve never tried rhubarb nor do I know how to use it lol.
lisa collins says
I am so in love with dump cakes right now! I need to try this one soon – a friend has lots of rhubarb to share so it’s perfect!
Crystal says
Confession time. I’ve never had rhubarb. This is going to be my first experience, and I have a feeling it’ll be love at first bite.
Doran @ Haute Beauty Guide says
I haven’t either!!! I can’t wait to give this a try.
Vidya Sudarsan says
I’ve had rhubarb pies but never have come across cake. This reciepe looks delecious and I am going to try it.
Dina Demarest says
I have never heard of this but it looks delicious!
Shannon Peterson says
I love dump cakes, but I’ve never tried rhubarb before! Sounds yummy!
Shaylee Field says
Oh my goodness to many times YES! I could definitely eat a whole pan of this deliciousness!!
Ron Leyba says
Wow. this really looks amazingly delicious. Would love to try this out soon!. Yummy!
CourtneyLynne says
Omg this looks so yummy!!!!!! I definitely need to find the time to make this. It would be a huge hit in my house 🙂
Jasmine Watts says
Yumm.. This looks so good and easy to make too! I would love to try this recipe today. Thanks for sharing!
renee says
I have never eaten rhubarb but if I find some at the market this year, I am definitely going to try this recipe. I love dump cakes 🙂
Louise Bishop says
I love how simple this recipe is! I have to admit that I don’t usually make anything with rhubarb but am going to give this one a try.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
You know I have never had rhubarb before. My husband likes rhubarb, I bet he would like this recipe.
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks like a recipe my family is going to love. I am looking forward to rhubarb season. I will have to make this on the weekend.
Cassandra says
This looks incredible *Crying face* Cheat day it is!
Sarah Bailey says
A treat once in a while stops you wanting them all the time or so they say – enjoy your cheat day! x
NAZMA IQBAL says
OMG what a yammi cake this is super soft and tasty.i will definatly try this recepie.
Heather S-G says
Oh my gosh, you’re so right. I look forward to rhubarb season all year long, only to have it pass me by some years. I’ve started looking already, but haven’t found any yet. I’m trying this awesome cake the minute I find some!
aziel says
This absolutely looks delicious and I love this it’s easy recipe. I’m so glad that you share this recipe with us.
RashmiChalukya says
Rhubarb dump cake looks so delicious and is so simple to make. This recipe has made into our baking experiment list and we are going to try it very soon. Thanks for sharing!
Terri Beavers says
This brings back memories of picking rhubarb out of the garden and talking my mom into making rhubarb pies. I can’t wait to try this recipe and share it with my mom. She don’t cook anymore so I bake her goodies all the time.
Janeane Davis says
It hs been years since I have had a rhubarb dessert. I have to remedy that soon!
Varun says
Easy to make recipe. Though strawberry is one flabour which i dont like. Maybe ill try with some others. 🙂
Tonya C says
I have to admit, I’ve never had rhubarb before! Gasp! You make it look so yummy though…I’ll have to try this.
wendy says
I love recipes that are easy to follow and make and this is both! This looks awesome! My mother loves rhubarb and this is a great treat to make her on Mother’s Day! Thank you for sharing!
Nikki says
I really love easy recipes! That looks so good and yummy! I need to try this. Thanks!
Dreammerin says
Can’t believe how easy this is. It looks very delicious!
Claudia Krusch says
This is such an amazing cake! I’ve never made rhubarb cake, I can’t wait to try it!
Jamie Knupp says
Hey, I’m from NC too! So happy to find your blog, your recipes look amazing! Although, I’ve never tried rhubarb before so I’m not sure how much I would like this… Still, looks good!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This looks great – I am very curious as I have not tried rhubarb before.
I do like the ice cream topping for sure!
Nicole Escat says
Looks like a cool and delicious cake. I like this one.
Amy Hunt says
This recipe looks amazing but I couldn’t help and look and Chanelle’s amazing pictures in the side bar! I’ve really let myself slip recently and I’m so jealous of her hardwork (and body) x I’ve not been here before but I’ll definitely be coming back!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I love rhubarb, but what I love even more is how easy this cake is!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
This sounds like my kind of cake! Can’t believe how easy this is, and it looks delicious.
Ana De- Jesus says
Your cake makes me want to like rhubarb and that is saying something because I am not a fan of rhubarb normally. I love how you can make any dish appealing to me x
Virginia says
How delicious! Will have to add this dessert to my menu for next week!
Melisa says
I wonder how this would be without the strawberry jello. I LOVE rhubarb, but I don’t care for other flavors mucking it up.
Mollie says
This reminds me of when my grandma would always make something similar. Of course, she never had a recipe so maybe I’ll surprise her the next time she comes to town with your recipe! 🙂
Laura Starner says
This looks really good. I never thought of using Rhubarb in a cake recipe.
Tammilee Tips says
I have not had rhubarb in a cake like this before!! It sounds really good, we get rhubarb at our farmers markets a lot.
Bella B (xoxoBella) says
Gosh I love rhubarb when it is in season. I have never made a dump cake with it…I will have to try.
Alison says
I am not a huge rhubarb fan but I think that is only because I haven’t taken the opportunity to cook with it much. I think this cake looks easy and really good!
Brittany says
Wow, what an interesting combo! And to top it with ice cream. Looks AMAZING!
Leslie says
I have a confession to make, I’ve never tried rhubarb! I had it in a yogurt a few days ago and now I’m dying to get my hands on a strawberry rhubarb pie. Yum, I love cake!
Bonnie @wemake7 says
That looks fantastic! I use to eat rhubarb all the time when I was a kiddo. I have got to make this.
felicia says
This looks delicious. I love how simple it is!
Lois Alter Mark says
I love the whole idea of dump cakes. This one looks delicious!
Carol Cassara says
I promise you I have never ever bought a rhubarb or made anything with one. But… there is always a first time. You just may have inspired me with this great sounding recipe.
Michelle Gwynn Jones says
I wonder if this would be good with strawberries or blueberries.
Elizabeth O. says
I’ve been wondering about what a dump cake is, until I watched the video. That’s an easy way to bake things, really. Thanks for the recipe, it looks really good and it’s definitely worth trying!
Keikilani says
My mom always raved about rhubarb pie that she had when she was young. I bet she would love this.
Amy Jones says
Havent heard of this, but it sure looks delicious!, id love to give it a bite! =)
Ashley @irishred02 says
I like dump cakes because they are easy and don’t need to look super pretty. This looks so tasty!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
Dump cakes are great because they’re so easy to make. I don’t think I’ve ever tried rhubarb in a cake before.
Brandy says
I love strawberry rhubarb pie, never had this before though. I bet I would love it and eat it right up, considering I used to eat rhubarb raw picked right out of the garden at my family farm!
Cindy Ingalls says
I’ve always been curious about Rhubarb. I’m not sure I’ve every actually tried it, but this crisp looks so yummy.
Delaine says
This looks so good, love love, gotta try out your recipe
Jeanine says
This looks SO delicious. I’ve never had rhubarb before, but my mom loved it and made so much with it when I was a kick. I’d love to give this a try!
Deanna says
I love dump cake and my husband loves rhubarb so I will have to try this out. It sounds perfect for a summer BBQ.
adriana says
This looks SO GOOD! We have family coming in from out of town this weekend, I need to try this!
Dia All The Things I Do says
This looks so yummy. I discover Rhubarb when I started making smoothies. It’s so delicious, I love the faint tartness of it.
Fashion and Style Police says
Wow this is a nice cake to mak for the family. Thanks for sharing.
Neely (@Neelykins) says
This would be perfct to make with family coming in town next week! Great idea!
Karissa says
I am so chicken when it comes to rhubarb! I see it in the store and avoid it! I never have been comfortable with it… maybe I should make this and just get over it already?!
Helen Clark says
I’ve only recently come across dump cakes but haven’t tried making one myself yet. I love rhubarb and grow loads of it in the garden
Colette says
I’ve never heard of dump cake before but I flipping love rhubarb so I’m definitely going to be giving this one a try soon!
Elizabeth says
This Dump Cake looks and sounds so delicious…love Rhubarb!! I’ve never made a Dump Cake before, but I think it’s about high time that I did 🙂 Thanks for this recipe!
Jenn says
Okay, I’m not much of a rhubarb fan, but this cake looks delicious! So easy to make too. I’ll have to try it.
candy says
Reminds me of my dump cake recipes, love how easy and simple they are to make
Charlotte says
Well this looks delicious and easy enough even for me to make! Thank you for posting!
Adina M says
Wow this looks delicious, and to be honest I never heard of this one before! Thanks for the recipe, i will try it out for sure!
Life as Mum says
I love rhubarb! So this would be my perfect pudding. Looks delicious
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Yum! Strawberry rhubarb is one of my favorite pies. I think this might be the first time I’ve ever seen it in a cake form. Thanks for sharing this great twist on an old favorite.
KALEY says
I have never heard of a dump cake before this and now I want them every day.
Sarah Bailey says
My Dad is such a fan of rhubarb it is one thing they grow every year so I am definitely going to have to share this with him! x
Anna says
Oh my word, this looks delicious! I would not have guessed the main ingredient was rhubarb, but I am now dying to try. I love how simple it is! XO
Jenn M says
Great post! This looks delicious, and fairly easy to make! I like!
Rebecca Bryant says
I haven’t seen anyone use rhubarb since i was a child and grandma would make strawberry adn rhubarb pie. I am so going to have to make this.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I once tried Rhubarb ice cream and it was really good. I bet that I would really love this, too.
Inspiring Kitchen says
That looks so yummy. I’ve never had a rhubarb before. I would love to try this.
Monica says
So yummy! I haven’t used rhubarb in forever and you’ve totally inspired me. Also, I always love your recipe format. The ease of printing is genius.
The Nice Nest says
I love rhubarb. Only a few more weeks and it will be ready for picking. The way it looks at the moment we could be in for a bumper crop so I’ll be trying all the recipes I can find that include rhubarb!
Jeanette says
I love you rhubarb. I want to make this so bad I wish the rest of my family would eat it. This is another one on my list that I need to make when I have company over.
Barbara Montag says
Oh boy I’m going to be making this – thanks for the recipe!
Alissa Apel says
This does look good. I’ve only had it in pie before.
tara pittman says
I love how easy this is to make. I also love that I can just chop the rhubarb and not have to pre cook it.
Eloise says
I would love to try this a la mode, I’ll have to make this soon!
Harriet from Toby & Roo says
I love effortless cakes and that is kind of the point of a dump cake isn’t it? I have also started liking rhubarb lately so this would be fab! H x
Tori Gabriel says
I love rhubarb. I have such fond memories of rhubarb crumble as a kid but I haven’t had any since school. This sounds quite simple to make so I’m going to have to give this a go.
Kira C says
This looks delicious! I’d love to try making this! Would be nice to make something different than a normal sponge!
Argell Sednaoui says
Never heard of this cake before but I’m trying if out on the weekend. Looks delicious.
Pam says
I love dump cake! It’s so easy to make and it always turns out well. I don’t know if I have ever actually tried rhubarb.
Jojo Vito says
the first time I heard about rhubarb dump cake . But your photo looks so yummy 🙂
Rhian Westbury says
I’ve never really heard of a dump cake, but I like the idea of less work. I’m not a huge rhubarb fan though x
Pam says
Dump cakes are my favorite because they are so effortless! They’re perfect for pot lucks or get-togethers.
Joanna says
Oh, I used to absolutely adore this cake when I was a child. I remember my mother used to cover it in egg whites that would transform in meringue in the oven. I used to love that combination.
Laura H says
Never heard of dump cake before but this looks really tasty! I’d love to try rhubarb in something that isn’t a crumble for once 🙂