Description
This easy pineapple dump cake needs just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. Sweet, buttery, and always a hit at gatherings.
Ingredients
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple – with juice
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix – dry, do not prepare
½ cup butter – cold, sliced thinly
Optional Add-ins:
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
⅓ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream – for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple (with juice) into the dish and spread evenly.
If using cherry pie filling, spoon it over the pineapple and gently swirl.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layer—do not mix.
Arrange the cold, sliced butter evenly over the cake mix to cover as much surface as possible.
Sprinkle with optional coconut, nuts, and cinnamon, if desired.
Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.
Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
No stirring or mixing is required—just layer and bake.
You can add extra toppings like white chocolate chips, cinnamon sugar, or dried fruit for variety.
For a tropical twist, use pineapple tidbits or a mix of tropical fruit.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
