Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
This Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines juicy crushed pineapple, sweet cherry pie filling, and a moist yellow cake mix topped with butter and nuts. Perfect for a quick and effortless treat, it bakes into a bubbly, golden-brown delight that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Fruits
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (undrained, we used Dole)
- 21 oz cherry pie filling (we used Duncan Hines)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 package moist yellow cake mix (we used Betty Crocker)
Nuts
- 1/2 – 1 cup shaved almonds or chopped walnuts (optional)
Fats
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking and to add flavor.
- Add pineapple layer: Dump the entire contents of the crushed pineapple, including the juice, into the bottom of the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Add cherry filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the layer of pineapple, distributing it carefully to cover the pineapple layer.
- Top with cake mix and nuts: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. If using nuts, sprinkle the shaved almonds or chopped walnuts evenly over the cake mix.
- Drizzle with melted butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top to help the cake mix bake into a golden, crispy topping.
- Bake the cake: Place the baking pan uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts in place of almonds or vice versa depending on your preference or nut allergies.
- For a more decadent cake, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving.
- Make sure to spread the layers evenly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated; the flavors improve after sitting overnight.
- To maintain a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix and ensure pie filling is gluten-free.
