Description
This Easy Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is a simple, comforting dessert that combines cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and a yellow cake mix with a crunchy topping of coconut and walnuts. It’s quick to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and perfect served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Ingredients
Fruit Layer
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
Cake and Topping
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare and Preheat: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Fruit: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the prepared dish. Then, layer the drained crushed pineapple on top of the cherries.
- Add Dry Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers, ensuring full coverage.
- Pour Butter and Add Toppings: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer. Then, sprinkle the flaked coconut and chopped walnuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, bubbly, and cooked through.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or frozen whipped topping if desired.
Notes
- This dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans if preferred.
- Storing leftovers covered in the refrigerator will keep the dessert fresh for 3-4 days.
- To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
