Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake - Effortlessly Delicious & Crowd-Pleasing!

Name: Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake - Effortlessly Delicious & Crowd-Pleasing!
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Fruit Layers:; 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained; 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; For the Cake Layer:; 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats; 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional); 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional); For Serving:; Vanilla ice cream; Whipped cream; Maraschino cherries for garnish

This incredibly easy Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Simply layer sweet pineapple chunks, tart cherry pie filling, and dry cake mix, then top with butter for a dessert that bakes itself into golden perfection. The result is a warm, bubbly cake with a crispy top and fruity, gooey center that tastes like it took hours to make. This dump cake is perfect for feeding crowds, potlucks, or when you need a delicious dessert without the complicated steps.

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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Don't drain the pineapple - the juice adds moisture

Use butter pats, not melted butter, for best texture

Don't stir the layers together - let them bake separately

Cover with foil if top browns too quickly

Serve warm for best flavor and texture

Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days

Reheat individual portions in microwave

Can be made ahead and reheated before serving

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake - Effortlessly Delicious & Crowd-Pleasing!

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Total Time

1H10 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Fruit Layers:

1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

1/2 cup granulated sugar

For the Cake Layer:

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)

For Serving:

Vanilla ice cream

Whipped cream

Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Spread the undrained crushed pineapple evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the pineapple layer.

Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple, spreading gently to cover.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cherry layer. Do not stir or mix anything together.

Distribute the butter pats evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.

If using, sprinkle chopped nuts and coconut over the butter layer.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, until top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.

Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken slightly.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or enjoy on its own.

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake - Effortlessly Delicious & Crowd-Pleasing!

JUE

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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake - Effortlessly Delicious & Crowd-Pleasing!

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