Description
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is a simple, comforting dessert that layers cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple under a generous blanket of yellow cake mix and butter. Baked until golden and bubbly, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for quick gatherings or a cozy family dessert, served warm and optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layers
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (with juice)
Cake and Toppings
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Layer Cherry Pie Filling: Spread the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Add Pineapple: Layer the crushed pineapple with its juice evenly over the cherry pie filling, ensuring good coverage.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the layered fruit to create an even topping.
- Distribute Butter: Arrange the thin slices of unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix to ensure a moist, golden topping.
- Add Nuts (Optional): Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly on top if you desire added crunch and texture.
- Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the dessert.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice texture contrast.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic pairing.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- If a gluten-free version is desired, substitute the yellow cake mix with a gluten-free cake mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
