Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
A delicious cake that reminds me more of a fruit cobbler. Easy to make!
Ingredients
- 21 oz. cherry pie filling
- 20 oz. crushed pineapple
- 1 yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter (8 Tbsp.) unsalted - melted
optional toppings
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Pour the cherry filling into the pan - spread out if needed
- Next, dump the crushed pineapple - again, spread if needed
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the fruit base
- Pour the melted butter over the cake mix
- Add coconut shavings and pecan pieces to the top
- Bake for 20-25 minutes
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream
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Notes
Make-Ahead and Storage:
This cake is 100% moist. Any leftovers will continue to moisten the cake portion as it sits out. Think of it like a cobbler. It can be left out on the counter and covered for up to 2-3 days. It can also be covered an stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.Why is it called a Dump Cake?
A dump cake is a mixture of a cobbler and a cake. The ingredients are literally dumped into the baking dish - with some spreading out required - and baked. That's really it!What is the difference between a cobbler and a dump cake?
Both dump cakes and cobblers have a crust and some type of fruit. The difference is that a dump cake usually includes a yellow cake and a cobbler has more of a pie crustCan I Freeze a Dump Cake?
This cake is at its' best on the day it is made and fresh. I would not recommend freezing this cake. You can, however, cover and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. nutrition facts are only an estimateNutrition
Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg
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