Cherry Pineapple Cake Mix Dump Cake – Quick & Delicious
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is a simple, five-ingredient dessert that combines sweet cherries, juicy pineapple, and buttery yellow cake mix into a warm, comforting treat. It’s baked until golden and bubbly, then topped with whipped cream or ice cream for a crowd-pleasing finish. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or quick weeknight sweets, this is the ultimate no-fuss dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Pour the cherry pie filling into the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Spoon the crushed pineapple (with juice) over the cherry pie filling and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Do not stir.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if using.
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Let it cool slightly before serving. Can be served warm or chilled, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
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Do not drain the pineapple—its juice is essential.
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Always spread cake mix evenly and cover it with butter.
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Try variations like spice cake or chocolate cake for unique flavors.
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Leftovers store well and taste great reheated.
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Serve with ice cream for best results.