Description
This dump cake features sweet crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling topped with a golden yellow cake mix and melted butter, creating a simple yet indulgent dessert with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings when you need a reliable, delicious dessert without the fuss of traditional baking.
Ingredients
- 1 can crushed pineapple, 20 ounces, with juice included
- 1 can cherry pie filling, 21 ounces
- 1 box dry yellow cake mix, do not prepare according to package directions
- 1.5 sticks butter, melted, about 12 tablespoons
- Optional toppings, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Layer the Fruit: Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juice into the prepared baking dish, then spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix directly over the fruit in an even layer, breaking up any large clumps with your fingers as you go.
- Pour the Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire cake mix layer, ensuring all areas are moistened so the cake bakes uniformly.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out with minimal crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes