When it came to Sunday Supper or last-minute visitors, cherry pineapple dump cake was my momโs top pick from all her many cake recipes! Dump cake has been around for generations and for good reason! Just 4 ingredients and youโre on your way to an incredibly yummy dessert!
Dumps are actually more similar to a crisp than a cake. These simple recipes are made all in one pan, take a handful of minutes to make, and turn out picture-perfect every time- despite their less than attractive name! Letโs head to the kitchen and get started!
Youโll be hooked on these super simple, super delicious dump cakes! After this recipe, my other favorites are lemon dump cake, peach dump cake, and pumpkin dump cake. Youโve got to try them all!
Letโs bake this!!
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE
- 4 ingredients
- So simple to make
- One-pan wonder
- The golden cake topping
CHERRY PINEAPPLE DUMP CAKE INGREDIENTS
- Crushed Pineapple
- Cherry Pie Filling
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Butter
HOW TO MAKE CHERRY PINEAPPLE DUMP CAKE
- Layer the pineapple;
- Followed by the cherry pie filling in the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the cake mix evenly over the top;
- Press it down slightly.
- Layer slices of butter on top of the cake mix.
- Bake until the cake is done, and the filling is bubbly.
***See the full instructions below***
CHERRY PINEAPPLE DUMP CAKE TIPS
- Butter- Use real butter in this cake. Margarine can have greasy, unpleasant results. Very cold butter cuts the best. You can also run your knife under hot water to make cutting even easier.
- Press down the cake mix- Where the cake mix meets the fruit is the most delicious, moist, fruity cake. Pressing down the filling into the fruit a bit creates more of that yummy layer.
- Layer the butter- I donโt like the drizzle method of melted butter over the top of the cake. Instead, chill the butter and cut it into even slices. Layer the slices in rows over the top of the cake mix so you donโt get pools of butter or pockets of dry cake mix. It also gives the top a nice crunch and golden finish!
STORING + FREEZING + MAKE-AHEAD
This cake stores more like a cobbler. Make sure it is well-sealed, and I prefer to store it in the fridge.
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? According to food handling directions, this will store for about 2-3 days in the fridge. Itโs best for the first two days!
- Can You Freeze This? This cake assembles so quickly and is best served fresh, I donโt recommend freezing it as a rule. The texture after a trip through the freezer wonโt be the same. For leftovers, try freezing in individual portions and reheating in the microwave for a quick treat!
- Pineapple Dump Cake Make-Ahead Tips: This pineapple dump cake can be in the oven in literally less than 10 minutes. Itโs best fresh, so there isnโt a ton of make-ahead prep to do!
- Food Safety: If youโd like more info on food safety check out this link.
MORE EASY DUMP CAKES
MORE DELICIOUS CHERRY RECIPES
- Cherry Crisp
- Cherry Cobbler With Cake Mix
- Cherry Delight
- Heaven On Earth Cake
- Cherry Custard Pie Bars
- Cherry Winks
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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Cherry pineapple dump cake has a golden cake topping over pineapple cherry filling. It only takes 1 pan, 4 ingredients, & 5 mins to assemble!
Servings: 8 -12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 12 tablespoons butter, cut into 24 slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (177ยฐC). Spray a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
- Spread the crushed pineapple with the juice (1 can) into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread cherry pie filling (1 can) on top of the crushed pineapple.
- Evenly spread cake mix (1 box) over top of the layers of pineapple and cherry and press down firmly. Arrange butter slices (12 tablespoons) evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven, for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Butter- Use real butter in this cake. Margarine can have greasy, unpleasant results. Very cold butter cuts the best. You can also run your knife under hot water to make cutting even easier.
- Press down the cake mix- Where the cake mix meets the fruit is the most delicious, moist, fruity cake. Pressing down the filling into the fruit a bit creates more of that yummy layer.
- Layer the butter- I don't like the drizzle method of melted butter over the top of the cake. Instead, chill the butter and cut it into even slices. Layer the slices in rows over the top of the cake mix so you don't get pools of butter or pockets of dry cake mix. It also gives the top a nice crunch and golden finish!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 of the recipe | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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So easy and yummy! Ice cream on top or whipped cream adds an extra touch of flavor. My husband loved it.
Thatโs wonderful, Peggy! Certified husband-approved! ๐ Thanks for the positive feedback and 5-star rating!
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake looks absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love that it only requires 5 ingredients โ perfect for a quick dessert. Canโt wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing! ๐๐โจ
Yaaay! Thank you! Iโm glad you like how easy and yummy this cake is ๐
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake looks absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love recipes with just a few ingredients. Canโt wait to try it for my next gathering!
Thank you! Enjoy baking and let us know how it turns out ๐
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake looks absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I love recipes that require minimal ingredients. Canโt wait to try it for our next family gathering! ๐๐
Thank you so much! I hope youโll like this as much as we do ๐
itโs been a loooong time since I made the cherry version but Pineapple is my favorite fruit and never knew one could mix the 2. Thank you!!! Merry Christmas!
So happy you found this recipe! We also have an all pineapple version ๐ Thanks also for the 5 star rating! Hope you find a lot of recipes you like on our site!
This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake looks amazing! I love how easy it is with just 5 ingredients. Canโt wait to try it out for our next family gathering. Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe!
Thank you! I hope youโll like this as much as we do ๐
Hi there! The can of cherry pie filling I have is โno sugar added,โ will that work? Thank you!
Hey, Monica. I havenโt tried that but I think thatโll work. Thank you and enjoy ๐
I make mine with no sugar added ingredients all the time and comes out just fine
Thanks, Jack! ๐
Do you drain the pineapple?
Hi Lori. No you donโt drain it.