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Dump Cake Recipe Pineapple Cherry

Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake

This fuss-free dump cake recipe combines crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling for a moist, fruity dessert that's easy to make and incredibly delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (undrained)
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Cake Base
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted equivalent to 2 sticks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Nuts (optional)
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch, optional
Serving Suggestions
  • as desired whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-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 smoothly.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Do not stir—this is a dump cake!
  5. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring full coverage. If using, sprinkle nuts on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Let it cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

You can swap fruits such as blueberry or apple pie filling, and add ingredients like shredded coconut or chocolate cake mix for different flavors.