Oreo Dump Cake is one of those desserts that feels like it shouldn't be this easy, but somehow turns out insanely delicious every time. You basically just layer a bunch of good stuff—crushed Oreos, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, cake mix, and butter—throw it in the oven, and let the magic happen. No fancy steps, no mixers, no stress. It’s gooey, chocolatey, a little crunchy on top, and totally addictive.
The first time I made Oreo dump cake, I honestly felt like I was getting away with something. Like—wait, that’s it? No mixing bowls, no eggs, no measuring cups flying everywhere? It felt almost too easy. I just crushed up a bunch of Oreos (very therapeutic, by the way), dumped everything into a pan without even glancing at a mixing bowl, and hoped for the best. Thirty minutes later, my kitchen smelled like a cookies-and-cream dream, and the top was golden, gooey, and begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s one of those desserts that looks like you tried, but really, you just dumped and baked your way to chocolatey greatness. Honestly, it’s my kind of chaos.
Give it a try and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Please try some of our other cake recipes: Strawberry Earthquake Cake, Southern Hummingbird Cake, Cinnamon Roll Casserole, or Texas Tornado Cake.
Ingredients for Oreo Dump Cake
- chocolate cake mix
- Cool Whip (whipped topping)
- sweetened condensed milk
- Oreos
- butter
FAQs
It’s the laziest, most delicious dessert you'll ever make. Just “dump” crushed Oreos, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping or pudding, dry cake mix, and butter into a pan—no mixing, no fuss—and bake it into gooey perfection.
Absolutely not. That cream is part of the magic. Dump it all in—cookie, cream, and all your dessert hopes and dreams.
Yes! Golden Oreos, Mint Oreos, Birthday Cake Oreos… go wild. This cake doesn’t judge your flavor choices.
Chocolate is the go-to for ultimate richness, but vanilla, devil’s food, or even red velvet can be fun twists. Pick your vibe.
If there are leftovers (which is rare), store them in the fridge—especially if you used pudding or whipped topping. You can reheat it or sneak bites cold straight from the pan. No shame.
Top Tips
- Don’t skimp on the butter. The melted butter is what helps the cake mix bake into that magical golden crust. Make sure it covers most of the dry mix—patchy butter = patchy bake.
- Crush, don’t pulverize, the Oreos. You want cookie chunks, not dust. A few good smashes with a rolling pin (or your hands after a long day) will give you that perfect cookie crumble with texture.
- Get creative with combos. Peanut butter Oreos with chocolate cake mix. Mint Oreos with fudge topping. Golden Oreos with vanilla cake mix and berries. You’re only limited by your snack aisle.
How to make Oreo Dump Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place 24 Oreos on the bottom of the prepared dish. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the Oreos.
- Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the top—no mixing needed!
- Thinly slice ¾ cup of cold butter, layering over the dry cake mix. Chop 6-8 cookies into chunks and sprinkle on top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling. Cool slightly, then dig in! Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feeling fancy (and you should be).
Oreo Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 8 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 30 - 32 Oreo cookies
- 12 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place 24 Oreos on the bottom of the prepared dish. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the Oreos.
- Spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the top—no mixing needed!
- Thinly slice ¾ cup of cold butter, layering over the dry cake mix. Chop 6-8 cookies into chunks and sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling. Cool slightly, then dig in!
Sandy
My grandson and I made this exactly as directed. But I guess I didn’t realize I should have used more butter. Not sure how to tell it’s done?
Jill Lockridge
Hello! The best way to tell if the Oreo dump cake is done, would be to watch for the top to become golden and the filling becomes bubbly. I hope you and your grandson enjoyed the cake!