Pineapple Dump Cake is the easiest cake taking only 10 minutes of prep time and 5 easy ingredients. You will love this easy dessert once you’ve tried it!
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Why this Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe is a Keeper
This easy cherry and pineapple dump cake is rich and decadent! It only takes 10 minutes to put together and only 5 ingredients.
- 10 Minute Prep: To make this cherry pineapple dump cake, you’ll need 10 minutes to prepare it before it goes in the oven.
- 5 Simple Ingredients: You’ll need just a few super easy ingredients to make this pineapple dump cake.
- Family Friendly: Everyone, especially pineapple lovers, will love this pineapple upside-down cake.
- Adaptable: Customize this pineapple upside-down recipe to meet you and your family’s standards.
- Makes Great Leftovers: This cake is just as good the next day. Try it with a scoop of ice cream! It is like a cobbler but better.
If you’re looking for more easy cake recipes, try these Oreo Dump Cake, Blueberry Cherry Dump Cake and Pumpkin Crunch Cake.
Why is my Pineapple Dump Cake Dry on Top?
Sometimes if you don’t distribute the butter evenly enough, the dry cake mix on top will remain dry. If you still have issues after spreading the butter, you can add a splash of milk to help wet the pineapple cherry dump cake.
Ingredient Notes to Make Pineapple Dump Cake
You will need a handful of ingredients to complete this easy cake. You may need to run to the store to get a few things but you’ll be so glad you did.
- Pineapple: You can use fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple tidbits! One medium pineapple should give you about 5 cups of fruit. Feel free to also use pineapple chunks or cans of crushed pineapple.
- Box of Cake Mix: Pineapple cake mix is best for pineapple dump cake recipes. You should try coconut cake mix, yellow cake mix or you can also use white cake mix instead.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Pineapple Cake
There are so many ways to spice up this recipe. Experiment with your favorite flavors to make different varieties of this dessert.
- Spice Cake: Make this recipe with a spice cake mix! It’ll pair nicely with the cherries and pineapple.
- Butter Pecan Cake: Another thing that will go phenomenally with the fruit is if you make this cake with butter pecan cake.
Pro Recipe Tip
For a more tropical twist, toss in a handful of shredded coconut with the cake mix.
How to Make Easy Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe
Pineapple dump cake is one of the easiest desserts ever. It comes together in just 3 simple steps. If you love pineapple, this is the perfect quick dessert for a warm summer night.
These are the basic steps for making Pineapple Dump Cake. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat the Oven and Prep Dish
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Open and drain the liquid from the cans of pineapple.
2. Assemble the Cake
Pour drained pineapple into the bottom of the dish and arrange cherries over the pineapple. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the pineapple and cherries. Then, pour the dry cake mix on top of everything.
3. Melt Butter and Bake
Melt the butter in a small bowl. Spready evenly over the cake mix layer. After you pour the butter on top of the cake mix, transfer the dish to the oven. Bake for 55 minutes or until golden brown.
Let it sit in the cake pan until it comes to room temperature to cut and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs to Love this Recipe
Store pineapple upside down cake in an airtight container. When you make this easy pineapple dump cake it will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can make this easy cherry pineapple dump cake recipe 3 days ahead of time.
Sure. Freeze this sweet pineapple butter cake in an airtight container for up to 3 months. However, pineapple dump cake is best best if eaten immediately.
Your dessert might be wet if you didn’t drain enough pineapple juice off of the tidbits or if you used too much butter.
Yes! Other yummy dump cakes include peach dump cake, strawberry dump cake or apple dump cake. Fun fact, pineapple is actually a fruit!
There’s not much of a difference between the two to be honest. Dump cake isn’t anything too hard, you literally dump everything in a baking pan. A cobbler is nicely put together.
Expert Tips for Making This Dessert Recipe
- Double This Recipe: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Add Crunch: Add a yummy crunch to this cake by topping with nuts like pecans or walnuts.
- Vegan: Make a vegan option with a vegan cake mix and butter alternative for this delicious pineapple dump cake.
- Cake Topping: Serve warm and top with some pie fillings, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top of the pineapple cake.
What to Serve with Upside Down Pineapple Dump Cake
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Pineapple Dump Cake
Equipment
- Small Microwave-Safe Bowl
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Ingredients
- 2 20 ounce cans Pineapple tidbits, drained
- 1 16 ounce jar Maraschino cherries, drained
- ½ cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 1 15.25 ounce box Pineapple cake mix
- ¾ cup Salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the drained pineapple tidbits evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the drained maraschino cherries evenly over the pineapple.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the fruit.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry pineapple cake mix over the fruit mixture without stirring.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Christina’s Notes
Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible over the dry cake mix for the most even golden topping. If a few dry spots remain after baking, they’ll still soften as the cake cools.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts over the cake mix before baking for extra crunch.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or an extra spoonful of cherries for an easy dessert.
Assemble the fruit and cake mix in the baking dish up to 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then drizzle with the melted butter just before baking.
Store leftover dump cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled portions in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a 325°F oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
Excellent pineapple dump cake
Thanks