Name: Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling; 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple; 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix; 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)

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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake has a delicious combination of sweet cherries and tangy pineapple, creating a delightful contrast that is perfect for a delicious dessert. The ease of preparation makes it an excellent choice for both novice bakers and experienced chefs looking for a quick treat. Simply layer the ingredients in the pan, and let the oven do the work for you!

Cherry pineapple dump cake is a delightful and effortless dessert that showcases the vibrant flavors of summer fruit. This recipe requires minimal equipment. You won't need elaborate stand mixers or various mixing bowls. Instead, all you need is a 9x13-inch baking pan and a handful of simple ingredients. This recipe is one of my go-to options when I need to bring a dessert but don't have much time.

Dump Cake Recipes

Slice of Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake with vanilla ice cream.

What is Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake?

A dump cake is a simple dessert that involves combining all the ingredients in a baking dish and then baking them. This particular version features cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple. Because it has a layer of filling beneath a layer of topping, it resembles a cobbler more than a traditional cake.

What do I serve with this?

Maraschino cherries
Fresh cut pineapple
Vanilla ice cream

RECIPE FAQs-

How can I prevent my cake from having dry spots?
- To prevent your cake from having dry spots, you will want to check on it halfway through its baking time and add a pad of butter or spray a little olive oil onto the dry spots to give them moisture.
Can I add something to give it a little crunch to it?
- You can always add shaved almonds, chopped walnuts, or shredded coconut to the top when baking to give a crunchy texture to the cake.
Do I need to mix the ingredients together once in the pan?
- No, the best part of it being a dump cake is that you can just dump the ingredients into the pan in the order they are called for and bake with no mixing or extra steps.
Do I need to drain the crushed pineapple at all?
- No, you do not want to drain the crushed pineapple at all. All of the moisture in the can will be used up by the cake mix, so just open the can and pour all of its contents into the pan.
Do I need to cover the cake while it is baking?
- You should leave your cake uncovered while baking. However, if your cake is browning too quickly, then you can loosely cover it while it finishes baking. Also, keep in mind that baking time can be affected by altitude and humidity.

What are substitutions that I can make?

Cherry pie filling – you could use maraschino cherries and another can of crushed pineapple in its place.

Yellow cake mix – you could use a white cake mix as an alternative.

Butter – here, you must use real butter and not margarine, as it will be too greasy and not leave a good aftertaste.

How should I store my leftovers?

This should be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The cake is good, both cold and warm, so if you want to warm your slice after having stored it in the refrigerator, you can microwave it for 10-15 seconds.