Description
This Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake is a simple, delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. Combining the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple with the rich flavor of cherry pie filling and a buttery yellow cake topping, this dump cake requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. It’s baked into a golden, bubbly treat that can be served warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Cake and Toppings
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Add Pineapple: Pour the undrained crushed pineapple evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, laying the flavorful base.
- Layer Cherry Filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pineapple, spreading it out gently to cover the fruit layer without mixing.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix across the fruit layers carefully without stirring, ensuring a consistent top layer.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, aiming to cover as much surface as possible so the topping bakes golden and rich.
- Add Nuts (Optional): If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly on top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- You can swap the yellow cake mix for white or butter-flavored cake mix depending on preference.
- For additional flavor, add a dash of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract mixed into the fruit layers before topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
