Get ready to discover the most magical, no-fuss dessert that will transform your baking game forever! Grammy Ida's legendary Dump Cake is the ultimate shortcut to dessert heaven, where minimal effort meets maximum deliciousness. Imagine creating a mouthwatering treat that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but actually takes just minutes to prepare. This nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert combines the sweet tang of cherries and pineapple with a golden, buttery cake topping that will have everyone begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the oven rack is positioned in the center of the oven for even baking.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Open the can of cherry pie filling and spread it evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth first layer.
- Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple, with its juice, over the cherry pie filling, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix directly over the fruit layers, making sure to cover the entire surface as uniformly as possible.
- Slowly drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix, ensuring it covers as much of the surface as possible. The butter will help create a golden, crispy top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the dump cake cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the fruit layers to set and makes cutting easier.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter for easier melting and more even distribution across the cake mix.
- For extra richness, consider using unsalted butter and adding a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Check the cake around 40 minutes to prevent over-browning, as oven temperatures can vary.
- Let the cake rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the fruit layers to set and cool slightly.
- For a gourmet twist, try adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts like pecans or almonds over the butter before baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore the crispy top.
- Experiment with different fruit combinations like blueberry-peach or apple-cranberry for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 60mg
