Description
Looking for a no-fuss dessert that tastes like a tropical vacation in every bite? This Pineapple Dump Cake is your answer! A super easy recipe made with pantry staples, it’s the ultimate comfort food for those needing a quick dessert, sweet breakfast idea, or even a laid-back weeknight treat. With juicy crushed pineapple, a buttery cake topping, and optional coconut and nuts, this dessert is gooey, golden, and absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re planning dinner ideas for guests or want to whip up a healthy-ish snack with fruity flair, this easy recipe will not disappoint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
- Optional: 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dump the entire can of crushed pineapple (with juice) into the dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Distribute the butter slices evenly across the surface of the cake mix.
- (Optional) Sprinkle with coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and brown sugar.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly at the edges.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm. Great with vanilla ice cream!