This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is the most delicious and easy dump cake recipe you’ll ever try! Made with only 4-ingredients – just dump all the ingredients into a baking pan, bake and eat! This is one of those easy recipes that you’re going to love! It just might be one of my favorite dump cake recipes!
I’m back with another Dump Cake Recipe that may be my favorite so far! Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake! Making Dump Cakes are so quick and easy that they’re my go-to when I need a quick dessert that is made with a box mix. I’m serious when I say that this is one easy dessert!
Made with only 4-ingredients that you literally dump in a 9×13 baking dish and bake – this cake recipe is perfect for the beginner or seasoned baker. It’s such a simple dessert recipe! Here’s how!
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
This is one of those easy cake recipes that make the perfect dump cake. Not only does my family give it rave reviews, but you’re just going to love that pineapple flavor and taste!
This delicious dessert makes the perfect pineapple cherry dump cake recipe that is just screaming for a few scoops of vanilla ice cream! I like to add maraschino cherries to the top but that’s just because I’m all about sweetening up the whole thing any chance I can get!
(For more cherry goodness, make my Cherry Cake or Cherry Fluff Salad!)
How To Make Dump Cake
Making a dump cake is THE EASIEST cake recipe around. Just dump, bake and eat! Just follow the steps below!
Step 1: Add the fruit
Dump 2 cans of fruit into the bottom of a 9×13 pan. I’m sharing the cherry pineapple version today but you can use whatever flavor you like!
Step 2: Add the cake mix
Dump the cake mix on top of the fruit and spread it around lightly.
Step 3: Add the butter
Slice butter thinly and evenly spaced over the top of the cake mixture.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 5: Add toppings
Top with ice cream or whipped cream if you like. Enjoy warm! Or cool!
Variations
You can treat your sweet tooth easily with this great recipe because it’s really versatile. You can change up the cake mix and use a white cake mix, yellow cake mix, or any other type of dry cake mix for this delicious dessert recipe.
FAQs
What is a dump cake?
Dump Cake is a really simple dessert that is made with a box cake mix and a fruit filling. You literally dump all the ingredients into a 9×13 pan, bake and top with ice cream or whipped cream!
What ingredients do you need for dump cake?
- box cake mix
- butter
- fruit pie filling
What are the best dump cake flavors?
I like all kinds of dump cake flavors but these are my favorite! And you can find most of them right here on All Things Mamma!
- Blueberry Dump Cake
- Peach Dump Cake
- Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
- Apple Dump Cake
- Pumpkin Dump Cake
What are some toppings to add to dump cakes?
Nuts are great as a topping on dump cakes. Just add right over the top of the cake mix before you put the butter on. They’ll bake right into the buttery crust!
- almonds
- pecans
- walnuts
- hazelnuts
Does dump cake need refrigeration?
Leftover dump cake can be stored for several days in the refrigerator.
Once you make this fruity cake, you’re going to crave more and more! The good news is that you can get that cherry filling and crushed pineapple flavoring fast and easily!
Doesn’t that look amazing?! I can promise you that it is! It really is as easy as dumping the ingredients into the dish in the order given and baking. Just keep an eye on it so that the top gets golden brown and the inside is all bubbly.
Then top with ice cream or whipped cream. It’s THE BOMB!
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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 21 oz Cherry Pie Filling
- 1 20 oz Crushed Pineapple with juice
- 1 Yellow Cake Mix – dry
- 1/2 cup Butter 1 stick
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Grease a 9×13 pan
- Add Cherry Pie Filling and Pineapples to the baking dish
- Sprinkle cake mix over the fruit filling evenly
- Slice butter and add to top of cake mixture
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until slightly brown
- Allow to cool slightly
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream
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Does this need refrigeration?
5 stars
I used fresh just pitted cherries 3 1/2 C & 8 oz crushed pineapple in natural juice in 11X13 glass. Butter flavored pam to coat. 10X sugar & cream for frosting.
Lasted a whole 10 minutes, it was devoured!!🥳
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