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Easy & Delicious recipe for a dump cake for Effortless Desserts

Classic Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

A quick and easy dessert that combines cherry pie filling and pineapple with a yellow cake mix for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 1 can 20 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 can 21 oz can cherry pie filling
Cake and Toppings
  • 1 box 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (about 2 sticks)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • to taste Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Dump the pineapple (with juice) into the baking dish and spread it evenly.
  3. Layer the cherry pie filling on top of the pineapple, spreading it out gently.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer. Do not stir!
  5. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring full coverage.
  6. Add vanilla extract (if using) and sprinkle nuts on top for extra crunch.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

For variations, try different pie fillings or cake mixes. This dump cake can also be made in a slow cooker.