Description
This viral 90s Dump Cake is a nostalgic and incredibly easy dessert featuring a buttery cake topping over juicy crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling. With just four ingredients and minimal prep, this dump-and-bake recipe yields a sweet, golden, bubbly treat perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
Fruit Layer
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Cake Topping
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup (170g) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get ready for baking the dump cake.
- Layer Pineapple: Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple with its juice evenly into a well-greased baking dish to create a moist and flavorful base.
- Add Cherry Pie Filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the pineapple layer, distributing it gently without mixing.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers, ensuring full coverage but do not stir or mix the layers.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the dry cake mix. This will help the cake mix to bake into a crispy, buttery crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm. For an extra special touch, top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not stir the layers after adding the cake mix and butter; the distinct layers create the signature texture.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit fillings or mixes, like blueberry or apple, for variations.
- Use a 9×13 inch baking dish for best results.
- Let the dump cake cool slightly before serving to avoid burning.
- This dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
