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Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe

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This Pineapple Dump Cake is the ultimate easy tropical dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. With a gooey pineapple filling, a buttery crispy golden cake topping, and optional cherry pie filling, nuts, and shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture, it’s a no-mixing, no-fuss recipe that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or an effortless sweet treat everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 pieces

Ingredients

Fruit Base

  • 2 cans (20 oz each) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (optional for cherry pineapple dump cake)

Cake Topping

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, melted

Toppings

  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
  • Whipped cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grab a 9x13 inch baking dish. No need to grease the dish.
  2. Add the Pineapple Base: Open both cans of crushed pineapple and do not drain. Pour all pineapple and juice into the bottom of the baking dish, spreading evenly to cover the entire base.
  3. Add Cherry Pie Filling (Optional): If making cherry pineapple dump cake, evenly spoon the entire can of cherry pie filling on top of the pineapple layer.
  4. Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the entire box of dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple (and cherry pie filling if used). Do not stir or mix; just spread the dry mix so it completely covers the fruit base including the corners.
  5. Melt Butter and Drizzle: Melt the unsalted butter completely in the microwave. Using a spoon, drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the dry cake mix in thin streams, making sure every bit is moistened. Concentrate on edges and corners to avoid any dry spots.
  6. Add Nuts and Coconut (Optional): Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts and shredded coconut evenly on top for added texture and flavor if desired.
  7. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. The cake is done when the top is golden brown, crispy, and pineapple filling is bubbly around the edges.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Remove from oven and let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the filling to set into a gooey texture, preventing it from being too runny and hot.
  9. Serve: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Do NOT drain the pineapple juice; it keeps the filling gooey and moist.
  • Make sure to evenly distribute the melted butter, especially in corners, to avoid dry cake mix spots.
  • Cooling is important to prevent burning and to set the gooey filling properly.
  • You can customize the dump cake by adding cherry pie filling, nuts, or shredded coconut as toppings.
  • Use a 9x13 inch baking dish to ensure even baking.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/pineapple-dump-cake-recipe/