Here’s a fun, crowd-pleasing dessert recipe for a Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake — easy to make, fruity, and perfect for gatherings.
🍍🍒 Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (dry)
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, sliced
- Optional toppings: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
2️⃣ Layer the Fruit
- Pour the crushed pineapple evenly into the dish.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pineapple.
- Do not stir — layers remain separate for best texture.
3️⃣ Add the Cake Mix
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers.
4️⃣ Add Butter
- Place slices of butter evenly on top of the cake mix.
- This will melt and soak through the mix as it bakes, creating a moist, cobbler-like texture.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving.
6️⃣ Serve
- Spoon warm into bowls.
- Top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
💡 Tips
- For a crispier top, use slightly chilled butter slices.
- Try toasted coconut or chopped pecans sprinkled on top before baking for extra texture.
- Dump cakes are very forgiving — no need to mix, making it a great last-minute dessert.
If you want, I can also give a mini fruit variation version with smaller portions and quick bake time for 2–3 servings.
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