Description
This Pineapple Dump Cake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that layers crushed pineapple with yellow cake mix, brown sugar, and melted butter before baking to golden perfection. Bursting with tropical flavor and a buttery, crispy top, it’s perfect for gatherings or a simple sweet treat.
Ingredients
Fruit Layer
- 2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
Cake Layer
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- ½ cup brown sugar
Butter
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or spray to prevent sticking.
- Add pineapple: Pour both cans of crushed pineapple with their juice evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into a flat layer.
- Layer cake mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple, covering all the fruit.
- Add brown sugar: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the cake mix layer to add sweetness and create a caramelized topping.
- Drizzle butter: Pour the melted butter carefully over the top, making sure to cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible to help it bake into a crispy crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top turns golden brown and bubbly, signaling that the cake is cooked through.
- Cool slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes to set slightly for easier serving.
- Serve: Serve warm for the best experience, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a maraschino cherry for a classic touch.
Notes
- Use undrained pineapple to ensure the cake stays moist and flavorful.
- Make sure to cover the pineapple completely with cake mix to avoid sogginess.
- Melted butter acts as the binder; don’t skip it for the best crust texture.
- The cake is great served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- For a more festive presentation, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and a cherry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
