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Pineapple Dump Cake

Pineapple Dump Cake

Easy pineapple dump cake with a buttery cake mix topping and juicy pineapple base
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12

INGREDIENTS

Fruit Base

  • 2 cans crushed pineapple 20 oz each with juice
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional.

Topping

  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut optional
  • ½ cup chopped pecans optional
  • vanilla ice cream for serving optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Assemble

  • heat oven to 350 F
  • grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
  • pour crushed pineapple with juice into dish and spread evenly
  • stir in brown sugar and vanilla if using.

Bake

  • sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pineapple without mixing
  • drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix covering as much surface as possible
  • sprinkle coconut and pecans if using
  • bake until top is deep golden and edges are bubbling 45 to 55 minutes
  • cool 10 minutes before serving and spoon onto plates.

Notes

1. Use pineapple in juice and do not drain for the correct saucy texture 2. if dry pockets remain after baking add a few more thin butter drizzles and return to oven 5 to 10 minutes 3. swap yellow cake mix for butter cake mix or pineapple cake mix 4. add 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for warmer flavor 5. serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g