Description
Pineapple Dump Cake is a wonderfully simple dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with a buttery cake mix for an indulgent treat. This easy-to-make cake requires minimal ingredients and preparation time, making it ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to casual weeknight desserts. The delightful layering of crushed pineapple, cake mix, and butter creates a moist and flavorful cake that will impress your guests. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or chill it for a refreshing treat topped with whipped cream. With its crowd-pleasing taste and beginner-friendly instructions, Pineapple Dump Cake is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans crushed pineapple (20 ounces each, in juice, undrained)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 can pineapple rings (20 ounces, drained)
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 jar maraschino cherries (6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- Pour the undrained crushed pineapple into the baking dish and add lemon juice.
- Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible.
- Arrange pineapple rings on top in rows for presentation.
- Scatter drained maraschino cherries on top.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over everything before baking.
- Bake for about 70 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg