Description
This Pineapple Dump Cake is a wonderfully simple and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of crushed pineapple with a buttery cake topping. Perfect for a quick and effortless treat, it bakes into a golden, bubbly delight that pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream and a maraschino cherry for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 2 (20-ounce) cans crushed pineapple, undrained
Topping
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix (dry)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Add pineapple: Pour the crushed pineapple along with its juice evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer.
- Sprinkle cake mix: Evenly cover the pineapple layer with the dry yellow cake mix, ensuring all the fruit is covered.
- Add brown sugar: Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the dry cake mix layer for added sweetness and caramelization.
- Drizzle butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top, covering as much of the dry ingredients as possible to create a moist, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the cake topping is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Cool slightly: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes; this helps the dessert set slightly for easier serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a maraschino cherry for a classic and indulgent finish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use undrained crushed pineapple to ensure the cake is moist and flavorful.
- Butter can be salted or unsalted, but adjust salt in other dishes accordingly if using salted butter.
- Substitute yellow cake mix with white or spice cake mix for a different twist.
- For extra texture, sprinkle chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
