Pineapple Dump Cake
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Pineapple Dump Cake
Description
The Pineapple Dump Cake brings together sweet pineapple tidbits and cherries as a juicy foundation. These fruit layers are topped with dry yellow cake mix, which absorbs moisture from the fruit juice and melted butter drizzled over it. Baking covered at 350°F softens the cake mix, while removing the foil to finish baking creates a slightly crunchy golden crust. The light brown sugar added on top adds a hint of caramelized sweetness and texture contrast.
This cake works as a casual dessert or a sweet addition to afternoon gatherings and can be served either warm for a tender texture or cold for a firmer slice. Its ease of assembly saves time without sacrificing flavor balance between fruit and cake.
No special preparation is required before baking aside from draining fruit and reserving juice. Baking times ensure the topping crisps up appropriately without drying the fruit underneath. Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator and reheated gently if desired.
Ingredients
- 40 oz pineapple tidbits or use a combo tidbits and crushed pineapple - reserve the juice from one can
- 1 cup maraschino cherries without tail
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix or white
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Position a rack in the center of the oven.
- Butter or spray with baking spray on a 9x13 baking pan.
- Add the two cans of drained pineapple tidbits to the bottom of the pan and spread it evenly.
- Add the cherries and spread them evenly.
- Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the top of the pineapple and cherries.
- Drizzle the reserved pineapple juice from one can over the cake mix.
- Then, drizzle the melted butter. Cover the cake mix layer with liquid as much as you can.
- Sprinkle the light brown sugar over the top of the cake mix.
- Cover the baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. The top of the cake should be golden browned and slightly crunchy.
- Remove from the oven, and serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 62g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 592IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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