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Dorothy Thomas

Easy Dump Cake Recipe

A quick, foolproof dessert made with just 4 ingredients! This Easy Dump Cake requires no mixing—just layer, bake, and enjoy a warm, gooey treat. Perfect for last-minute cravings or potlucks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • (21 oz) can 1 Cherry pie filling
  • (15 oz) can 1 Crushed pineapple (undrained)
  • (15.25 oz) box 1 Yellow cake mix (dry, unprepared)
  • (1 stick) ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup Optional Chopped nuts (pecans/walnuts)

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer fruit: Spread cherry pie filling evenly on the bottom, followed by crushed pineapple (with juice).
  3. Add cake mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the fruit (do not stir).
  4. Drizzle butter: Pour melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
  5. Optional: Top with chopped nuts for crunch.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream!

Notes

  • Variations: Use apple pie filling or blueberry pie filling instead of cherry.
  • Gluten-free: Substitute with gluten-free cake mix.
  • Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
  • Pro Tip: For extra richness, add 1 tsp vanilla extract to the melted butter.