dump cake
This easy dump cake recipe combines sweet cherry pie filling and tangy crushed pineapple, topped with a yellow cake mix, crunchy walnuts, and melted butter, then baked to golden perfection. It's a simple yet delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- oven
- 9x13-inch pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- One 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
- Two 8-ounce cans crushed pineapple in 100% juice, undrained
- One 15.25-ounce package yellow cake mix
- Two cups chopped walnuts
- Three-quarters cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Step-by-step instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients for the dump cake.
- In a 9x13-inch pan, combine and spread the cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple evenly to form the base.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layer, ensuring full coverage.
- Distribute chopped walnuts over the cake mix, then drizzle melted butter over the top, covering as many dry spots as possible.
- Bake the dump cake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve the dump cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.