Pineapple Dump Cake

5 from 1 vote

This easy Pineapple Dump Cake is a 3-ingredient, no-mix dessert that bakes into layers of sweet fruit, moist cake, and buttery crisp topping—perfect for busy families and last-minute gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 can (20 oz) Crushed pineapple in juice - Do not drain
1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix - Dry, straight from box
1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter - Cold, sliced thin
1 tablespoon Vanilla extract - Optional “happy accident” tip
½ cup Maraschino cherries - Optional enhancer
½ cup Sweetened coconut flakes - Optional enhancer
½ cup Chopped pecans - Optional enhancer

Equipment

1 9x13 baking dish (Glass or ceramic works best)
1 Sharp knife (For slicing butter)
1 Can opener (For pineapple)
1 Large spoon (For spreading fruit)

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). No need to grease the pan.
Dump crushed pineapple with juice into 9x13 pan. Spread evenly with spoon.
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top. Gently spread with fork; do not stir.
Slice cold butter into thin pats. Distribute evenly across cake mix.
Bake uncovered 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at edges.
Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Pair with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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