What a Dump Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert simplicity with "What a Dump Cake," a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This classic dump cake recipe features layers of sweet and tangy canned cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple, topped with a buttery golden crust made from yellow cake mix and dotted with crunchy chopped pecans. With just 10 minutes of prep and no mixing required, this quick dessert comes together effortlessly, baking to a bubbly, golden perfection in under an hour. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight desserts, or family gatherings, serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special touch. This easy dump cake is a guaranteed hit for dessert lovers of all kinds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 21 oz canned cherry pie filling
- 20 oz canned crushed pineapple
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Dump the canned cherry pie filling into the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Dump the canned crushed pineapple (including the juice) on top of the cherry pie filling and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Do not mix.
Slice the unsalted butter into thin pats and place them evenly over the cake mix layer to cover as much of the surface as possible.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.9 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.8 g | 359% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2260 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 623.7 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 392.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1822 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
