Description
Tropical paradise meets comfort dessert in this effortless pineapple dump cake. Quick Hawaiian-inspired layers combine sweet pineapple chunks with buttery cake mix, creating a simple yet irresistible treat perfect for summer gatherings or quick family desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounces (432 grams) yellow cake mix
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) unsalted butter, frozen for easy grating
Fruit Ingredients:
- 2 20-ounce (567 grams) cans crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- ½ cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
Optional Toppings:
- Maraschino cherries
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350° F and coat a 13×9-inch baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.
- Create a fruity base by spreading the entire can of pineapple, including its juice, across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Enhance the sweetness by sprinkling a layer of brown sugar evenly over the pineapple, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute the dry cake mix uniformly across the pineapple and brown sugar layer, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Strategically grate approximately three-quarters of the butter over the entire dry cake mix, allowing it to melt and infuse flavor during baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring the progress midway through cooking.
- During the halfway point, add the remaining butter by grating it over any remaining dry cake mix areas, ensuring complete moisture and preventing dry patches.
- Continue baking until the top turns golden brown and the edges become slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dump cake to cool completely, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
- Slice and serve the cake warm or at room temperature, enjoying the caramelized pineapple and tender cake texture.
Notes
- This tropical dessert transforms simple ingredients into a moist, buttery cake with minimal effort.
- Perfect for beginner bakers who want a delicious dessert without complicated techniques.
- Grating butter helps create an even, golden-brown crust that melts into the pineapple layer.
- Can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Leftovers stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days when covered tightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg