Description
This Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake is a simple, no-fuss dessert that layers crushed pineapple, cherry pie filling, and yellow cake mix topped with melted butter and optional walnuts. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s a deliciously moist and fruity cake perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layers
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Cake Layer
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer Pineapple: Spread the undrained crushed pineapple evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring a smooth layer.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple layer to create the second fruit layer.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the combined fruit layers, covering them completely.
- Add Butter and Walnuts: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. For an extra treat, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can omit the walnuts for a nut-free version or substitute with pecans or almonds for variation.
- Make sure not to mix the layers; the dry cake mix should remain on top before baking to achieve the right texture.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
