Description
Easy Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is a no-fuss, no-mixing dessert made with canned fruit, cake mix, and butter. It bakes into a golden, bubbly treat that’s perfect for quick weeknight desserts, potlucks, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dump the crushed pineapple with juice into the dish and spread evenly.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit—do not mix.
- Place butter slices evenly over the cake mix.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans or shredded coconut on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Use different pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variation.
- White or spice cake mix also works well for a different flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Great for freezing—just thaw and reheat before serving.
- Don’t mix the layers—the magic happens while baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
