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Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake

A simple and delicious dump cake made with fruity pineapple and cherries that’s topped with a buttery cake mix crust, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 can 20 oz crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 can 15 oz cherry pie filling
  • 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) For added crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Pour the undrained crushed pineapple evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pineapple layer, making sure to distribute it evenly.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layers without mixing.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

Feel free to change the fruits or use a different cake mix flavor! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.