Description
A delightful dessert that combines cherry and pineapple flavors, topped with a crispy golden layer. Perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 21 oz (595g) Cherry Pie Filling
- 20 oz (567g) Canned Crushed Pineapple, drained
- 15.25 oz (432g) Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 cup (227g) Unsalted Butter, sliced thin
- ½ cup (60g) Chopped Nuts (optional, pecans or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned pineapple thoroughly to avoid soggy cake.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, dump the cherry pie filling and spread it out evenly.
- Layer the crushed pineapple over the cherries in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers without mixing.
- Dot the sliced butter evenly all over the cake mix.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top if using.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of almond extract with the vanilla. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dump cake, cherry dessert, pineapple dessert, easy desserts, baked desserts