Cherry pineapple dump cake is a rich yet effortless dessert. With just a handful of pantry staples you can make a warm, cobbler-like treat that’s sweet, fruity, and perfect for sharing.
Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake
This variation builds on a classic cherry dump cake by adding crushed pineapple for extra brightness and moisture. The combination of cherry pie filling and pineapple in syrup creates a flavorful base, while boxed yellow cake mix and butter bake up into a crisp, golden topping.
How to Make Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Gather these simple ingredients before you begin:
- butter
- brown sugar
- crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
- cherry pie filling
- yellow cake mix
Prepare the dish
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Use 1 tablespoon of butter to grease the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of brown sugar evenly over the butter to create a caramelized base.
Add the filling
Pour the 20-ounce can of crushed pineapple (in heavy syrup) and the 20-ounce can of cherry pie filling into the prepared pan. Stir gently to combine and spread the fruit mixture into an even layer. Sprinkle the 15.25-ounce yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit, covering it completely.
Top with butter and bake
Cut 1 ½ sticks of butter into small pieces and scatter them evenly over the dry cake mix. The butter will melt and form a crisp, golden topping as the cake bakes. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the filling bubbles along the edges.
This dessert is warm, comforting, and incredibly easy to pull together. Keep the canned fruit, boxed cake mix, and butter on hand for a quick sweet option when guests arrive or when you want an uncomplicated family dessert.
Serve slices warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-tasty finish.
More Easy Desserts
- Pumpkin Crunch Cake
- Peach Dump Cake
- Cherry Dump Cake
- Easy Peanut Butter Pie
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Crissy Page
12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ sticks butter + 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
- 1 20-ounce can cherry pie filling
- 1 15.25 ounce yellow cake mix
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar evenly over the bottom.
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Combine the crushed pineapple (with syrup) and cherry pie filling in the pan, stirring to spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the fruit.
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Cut the remaining 1 ½ sticks of butter into small pieces and distribute them over the cake mix.
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Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 318 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 47 g |
Protein: 2 g |
Fat: 14 g
Nutrition values are estimates and should not replace professional medical advice. Serving count is approximate and depends on portion size.
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