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This delicious and easy cherry pineapple dump cake is a tried and tested recipe and once you create it, you will be perfecting it time and time again!

Cherry pineapple dump cake

This cherry pineapple dump cake doesn’t take long to prepare, you have no real concerns about getting that cake batter just right, and the baking part is the hardest element but the oven does that for you. What’s not to love?

And who doesn’t love cake? Cake is one of those things you just sometimes can’t say no to. They work for any occasion, they are a lovely delectable dessert after a meal. They are a fantastic afternoon snack with a warm drink on a cold winter’s day. They are tasty treats sat outside while sipping an iced tea. There is no time that cake isn’t a perfectly reasonable option to reach out for.

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Making cakes, however, can be a different story. Not everyone is an avid baker where you can create masterpieces to enjoy and some simply head to the store and buy one instead. But you haven’t tried my easy cherry dump cake!

You may have some questions regarding this cherry dump cake recipe or the process. So hopefully I will cover them below but if you do want to know anything please leave a comment or get in touch directly.

What do you need for Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake?

Crushed pineapple
Cherry pie filling
Yellow cake mix
Cold butter

How do you make Cherry pineapple dump cake?

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. This is essential as there is no point putting your cake in an oven that is just warming up. The heat needs to hit that cake mixture from the moment it is placed in there.
Open the cans of crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling and set them aside ready. Drain the juice out of the can of crushed pineapple. Just a quick note that there will still be some left at the bottom of the can, but that is alright.
Pour the crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling into a 9” x 13” pan, and give them both a quick stir to mix it all together.
Pour the dry boxed cake mix evenly over the pineapple and cherry mixture.
Cut the butter into 10-12 slices and set a few inches apart on top of the cake. This is all the preparation you need to do.
Pop the cake into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cake appears to be done.
Remove cake from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before serving – up to you!

This works well with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream.

Recipe Notes and tips

This recipe is really simple to create and tastes incredible. But understandably, there are a few recipe notes and tips that can help you to ensure that you get this perfect the first time. So here are a few things to consider.

Make sure that you preheat the oven. It is all in the precision when it comes to baking, and putting your cake into an oven that is still heating up means you run the risk of not cooking your cake all the way through, or burning it because you need to leave it in there for longer. The intense heat hits the middle of the cake from the start and gives you an even baking process.
The butter needs to be cold. This is so you can easily cut it into sticks to place on top of the cake mix, but it will also mean it is easier to handle. You don’t want it melting until it is in the oven.

Variations you could try

This cherry cobbler with cake mix is a recipe that is tried and tested and the combination of cherry and pineapple work really well together. But you may want to try some variations or perhaps add a few things to do it. So I thought I would share with you some suggestions.

Nuts are a great addition – Almonds are a nut that works incredibly well with cherry flavors. So you may want to sprinkle some flaked almonds with the pineapple and cherry mixture before adding the cake mixture on top. If you don’t have any flaked almonds then you could use ground almonds and sprinkle a little. You just want the addition of flavor you won’t want it to take over and cancel out the cherry or pineapple tastes.
Other pie fillings – This method could work well with other canned pie fillings. So you may want to try something like pumpkin, apple, or blueberry. You can also combine with a different fruit instead of pineapples such as mandarins or peaches. Try a few different combinations and see what works for you.
Serving suggestions – This is a cake that you can enjoy warm or cold. A great way to eat it would be to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or consider some whipped cream. You could also add a few berries on the side as well. It could even work well with custard, especially if you are enjoying it on a cold winter’s evening.

How to store cherry dump cake?

This cake can be something you make before you need it. You can store it in an airtight container and then warm it up if you wish or eat it cold. You could warm it up in the microwave or add warm custard over it. Storing it is easy, and it should last a few days stored in a refrigerator.

Let’s hope this has inspired you to create this scrumptious cherry pineapple dump cake yourself. Check out more simple and amazing recipes on my blog!

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