Description
This pineapple and cherry dump cake is an easy and comforting dessert made with sweet cherry pie filling, juicy crushed pineapple, buttery cake mix topping, and optional crunchy nuts. With only a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, this warm cobbler-style dessert is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or quick weeknight treats.
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a glass baking dish, reduce the temperature to 325°F.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the crushed pineapple with its juice into the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers without stirring.
- Arrange the sliced butter evenly across the top of the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.
Notes
- Add shredded coconut for a tropical variation.
- Pecans, almonds, walnuts, or pistachios all work well as toppings.
- Peach, blueberry, apple, or strawberry pie filling can replace cherry filling.
- Chocolate cake mix can be used for a richer flavor.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the fruit for extra warmth and spice.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving for added sweetness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
