Description
Experience the simple joy of a dessert that practically makes itself with this Cherry Dump Cake. Layers of tangy pineapple and sweet cherries are topped with a buttery, nut-studded cake crust for a warm, bubbly treat that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 20 ounces cherry pie filling
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Spread the crushed pineapple and its juice into an even layer at the bottom of the pan, then pour the cherry pie filling directly over the pineapple.
- Sprinkle the package of yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layer, making sure not to stir the ingredients together.
- Scatter the chopped pecans over the dry cake mix and top with thin slices of butter, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Bake for 1 hour until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling, then let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
To ensure a perfectly even crust, try to cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible with the butter slices. If you are serving a large crowd, this recipe is easily doubled by using two pans and doubling all ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American