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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

A quick and easy cherry pineapple dump cake made with just 4 ingredients. Sweet, buttery, and perfect for a fuss-free dessert on a budget!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheap dessert, cherry pineapple dump cake, dessert, dump cake, easy dessert, frugal dessert, old fashion dump cake, traditional dump cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Author Kimberly@Lovetofrugal

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 can Cherry pie filling (21 oz.)
  • 1 can Crushed pineapple (undrained)
  • 1 box Yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup Butter, (1 stick) melted or cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts or shredded coconut Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare your baking dish. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • Dump the fruit filling. Spread the canned cherry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Then, pour the crushed pineapple (with its juice) over the cherries and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the cake mix. Evenly distribute the dry cake mix over the top of the fruit layers. No stirring needed!
  • Add the butter. Pour melted butter over the top or dot the surface with thin slices of butter, ensuring as much of the cake mix is covered as possible.
  • Optional toppings. If you like a little crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts or shredded coconut on top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes. The top should be golden brown and slightly crisp, and the fruit filling should be bubbling around the edges.
  • Cool & serve. Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!