Description
This Red Velvet Dump Cake is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert combining the rich flavors of red velvet cake mix with juicy cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple. Simply layered and baked, this dump cake offers a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fruits and Fillings
- 20 oz can of crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 21 oz can of cherry pie filling
Cake and Butter
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix (about 16 oz)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Open the cans of cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple, keeping the pineapple juice, and set them aside.
- Melt Butter: Melt 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter in the microwave using a spouted glass measuring cup for easy pouring.
- Layer Fruit Fillings: Dump the cherry pie filling into a 9×13 inch baking dish, then pour the undrained crushed pineapple over the cherry filling.
- Mix Fillings: Using a large spoon, gently mix the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple together until fully combined in the baking dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Open the box of red velvet cake mix and sprinkle the dry mix evenly over the combined fruit fillings.
- Spread Cake Mix: Using the back of a large wooden spoon, carefully spread the dry cake mix across the surface of the fruit mixture to cover it evenly.
- Drizzle Butter: Evenly drizzle the melted butter over the entire surface of the dry cake mix layer to help create a moist, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cake mix is set and the top is lightly browned.
- Cool: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the dump cake to cool before serving. Cooling helps the layers set for easier slicing.
- Serve: Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Notes
- This dump cake requires no mixing bowl or electric mixer—just layering ingredients in the pan.
- Do not drain the crushed pineapple, as the juice helps create moisture for the cake.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings like blueberry or blackberry for variety.
- Ensure butter is fully melted before drizzling to allow even coverage over the dry cake mix.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative and use vegan cake mix if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
