Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
This Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that comes together quickly with just a few basic ingredients. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a sweet treat any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), sliced into thin pats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer ingredients: Pour the crushed pineapple with its juice into the dish and spread evenly. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pineapple without mixing. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers.
- Add toppings: Top with slices of butter, spacing them out to cover the surface as evenly as possible. Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top if using.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can substitute white or vanilla cake mix for yellow if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
