Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake

Indulge in the blissful simplicity of a Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake, the ultimate no-fuss dessert that’s as delicious as it is easy to make. Bursting with the tropical sweetness of crushed pineapple and the luscious flavor of cherry pie filling, this irresistible treat is layered with buttery yellow cake mix and baked to golden perfection. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dessert topped with optional crunchy pecans for added texture. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight indulgence, this dump cake pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this recipe delivers comfort and decadence with minimal effort!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

20 oz Canned crushed pineapple (undrained)
21 oz Canned cherry pie filling
15.25 oz Yellow cake mix
12 tbsp Unsalted butter
0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Pour the canned crushed pineapple (including the juice) evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 4

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cherry pie filling. Do not mix.

Step 6

Slice the butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly across the surface of the cake mix.

Step 7

If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1818.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4340.6

Total Fat 228.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2249.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 606.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 385.3g
Protein 32.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 598.5mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1555.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 52.6%