Pineapple Dump Cake is a classic dessert that is rich, buttery and so delicious. With only 5 ingredients and about 10 minutes of preparation, this is a dessert to bake and enjoy any day of the week.
I am obsessed with all things pineapple. Pineapple Upside Down Cake is one of my all time favorites and if I'm in a hurry this No Bake Pineapple Cheesecake is just the ticket.
Pineapple Dump Cake ~ Easy & Delicious Dessert Recipe!
We don't wait for special occasions to make desserts, we enjoy them every day. From cookies to cakes to brownies, there's always a sweet treat at our house. This Pineapple Dump Cake is one of my go-to desserts when I want something really easy.
Ingredients Needed:
- Crushed Pineapple ~ You will need 2 cans, undrained.
- Yellow Cake Mix ~ White cake mix works as well or even a spice mix to change things up.
- Brown Sugar ~ The brown sugar adds a bit of caramelized flavor to this simple dessert, try it!
- Pecans ~ Use any nuts that you have on hand, I prefer pecans or walnuts. Chop fine and they add a delicious crunchy texture to the cake. Of course they are optional.
- Butter ~ Don't skimp on the butter and please use real butter, no margarine.
How to Make Pineapple Dump Cake:
Step 1:
- Pour crushed pineapple with juice into a 9 x 13 - inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
Step 2:
- Top with dry cake mix in an even layer.
Step 3:
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the cake mix.
Step 4:
- Next, top with the brown sugar.
Step 5:
- Melt the butter and drizzle evenly all over the cake.
Step 6:
- Bake for one hour or until top is golden brown and pineapple is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Recipe Variations:
- Dump cake works with virtually any fruit filling. Our family loves apple dump cake. Cherry pie filling or a mix of pineapple and cherry are also great options.
- Use different cake mix flavors for new and different combinations.
- Nuts are optional.
- Keep it simple and skip the brown sugar and nuts. Just top the pineapple with cake mix and drizzle with butter.
How to Store:
Pineapple Dump Cake is best warm from the oven. It will keep at room temperature 1 - 2 days covered with plastic wrap.
Cover and refrigerate and it will keep about 3 days.
Serve at room temperature, chilled or microwave for about 20- 30 seconds to warm it up.
More Easy Desserts to Try:
Easy Apple Dumplings are an all-time favorite that just takes a few minutes to put together. It comes out of the oven all warm, bubbly and delicious.
Easy Peach Cobbler is the classic dessert just like grandma makes. Top it with vanilla ice cream for an epic dessert that everyone will love.
Easy Banana Pudding can be made into individual portions for any occasion. A homemade pudding layered with bananas, vanilla wafers and topped with whipped cream.
If you are looking for an easy dessert to make, add this Easy Pineapple Dump Cake to your baking list. It comes together really quick with just a few pantry ingredients and it's so delicious.
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Pineapple Dump Cake
Pineapple Dump Cake is a classic dessert that is rich, buttery and so delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz) Crushed Pineapple, do not drain
- 1 15.25 oz Yellow Cake Mix
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup butter
- Vanilla Ice Cream for serving if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Pour crushed pineapple with juice into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix over crushed pineapple in an even layer.
- Top with pecans.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the pecans.
- Melt butter and drizzle all over the top.
- Bake for 1 hour or until pineapple is bubbly around the edges and the top is golden brown.
- Cool about 20 minutes before serving.
- Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Store cooled cake, covered with plastic wrap 1 - 2 days. Cake may be refrigerated up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 577Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 605mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 3gSugar: 41gProtein: 4g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
Diane cerny
Love your recipes grest
Milisa
Thanks Diane!
Glenda Bridges
can you use pineapple cake mix instead of yellow?
Milisa
Hi Glenda,
Sure you can!
~ Milisa
Renee Brooks
My husband has always loved pineapple upside down cake and I've made the Carmel Apple dump cake, so when I saw your pin, I didn't think twice. I made it once and it was gone in 3 days. Today's his birthday and has asked for it again. Great flavor, and love the sort of custard that develops. Just delicious.
Milisa
Hi Renee,
I'm so glad you enjoyed the cakes. I love pineapple upside down cake for my birthday too.
~ Milisa
Cindy
I am going to try this receipe. Its very economical too! Thank you!
Milisa
Hi Cindy,
I hope you enjoy it. It's one of our favorites.
~ Milisa
Marsha
I sure would like the pineapple and peach dump cake recipes. If you could send them to my email I would appreciate it.
Harold
Just made this tonite, I made with pineapple and cherry combo. I used lemon white cake mix and no nuts. Had my daughter over and it was so good I had to show her your recipe. She will make it tomorrow. It was delicious. By the way I am an 88 year old male and just started to learn to cook.
Milisa
Hi Harold,
That sounds delicious, so glad y'all enjoyed it and I sure appreciate you letting me know.
~ Milisa
Geni B.
I made your pineapple dump cake this afternoon and it was awesome! I did make a couple of modificafions though. I used one can of crushed pineapple in its own juice. The second can was pineapple pie filling. My husband isn't fond of nuts so I skipped those, as well as the brown sugar. The main change I made was the use of Duncan Hines/Dolly Parton southern coconut cake mix. So good!
Milisa
Hi Geni,
That sounds amazing! I'll have to try it with the coconut cake mix. I'm glad y'all enjoyed it.
~ Milisa
Betty K
Can I USE 2 cans of PINEAPPLE PIE FILLING OR WOULD IT BE TO DRY?
Milisa
Hi Betty,
I have never tried it with pineapple pie filling but I think it would work just fine because it works with apple pie filling and blackberry pie filling.
~ Milisa
Felecia Prewitt
It works real well with crushed pineapple. Very good
Cathy
I made this with 2 cans of the pineapple chunks with juice. It was great I like the texture of biting into the pieces of pineapple. Used brown sugar and no nuts. It was great.
Milisa
Hi Cathy,
So glad you enjoyed it. I love it for an easy dessert anytime of year.
~ Milisa