Description
A quick and easy Cherry Dump Cake recipe combining cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple with a buttery yellow cake mix topping, baked to golden perfection for a delicious, fuss-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
Cake Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Fruit: Pour the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple, including juice, into the baking dish and stir gently to evenly combine the fruits.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layer, making sure to completely cover the fruit mixture without stirring it in.
- Top with Butter: Distribute the thin pats of unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the dry cake mix to help it bake into a moist, golden crust.
- Optional Nuts: Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts evenly on top if using, to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm alone or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Substitute yellow cake mix with white or vanilla cake mix for a slight flavor variation.
- Add a dash of almond extract to the fruit layer for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
- Use chopped nuts sparingly if you prefer a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
