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Craving a quick and delicious dessert? This 5-minute pineapple dump cake recipe is the answer! Easy, irresistible, and perfect for any occasion.

Dump cakes are a delightful and effortless way to enjoy cake batter. This recipe uses a simple cake mix with fresh or canned crushed pineapple for a sweet treat that’s perfect for summertime. It’s called a “dump cake” because you literally dump all the ingredients into a cake pan without mixing! Different versions use slightly different ingredients, but this pineapple dump cake recipe is one of my favorites!  

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How to Make an Easy Pineapple Dump Cake

There are countless variations of dump cakes, but this pineapple version shines with its simplicity, using just 5 ingredients! It’s a true dump-and-bake recipe, perfect for a warm summer day when paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Trust me, you’ll want to try this one!

Ingredients

  • yellow cake mix
  • crushed pineapple (with juice)
  • cherry pie filling
  • fresh blueberries
  • salted butter, cut into slices

Not sure which canned pineapple to use? Check out this article from Sporked.

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Dump the pineapple
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Then add a layer of cherries
Added 3rd layer of fresh blueberries on top of cherries and pineapples in white baking dish on granite countertop to make best dump cake pineapple recipe
Add a blueberry layer

Directions

Before we get started, this is the baking dish that I used to make this recipe. I love to make all my dump cake recipes in it!

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Spread the crushed pineapple (with its juice) evenly in the prepared baking dish. (Feel free to use fresh pineapple if you have it on hand – the flavor difference is noticeable!)
  3. Pour the cherry pie filling over the pineapple layer, smoothing it out evenly.
  4. Scatter the fresh blueberries on top of the cherry pie filling.
  5. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the blueberries.
  6. Arrange the butter slices on top of the cake mix, distributing them as evenly as possible.
  7. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tip: For a thicker cake topping, prepare the cake mix according to package directions and pour it over the blueberries instead of sprinkling it dry. Omit the butter in this case.

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Add your cake mix
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Top your pineapple dump cake off with pats of butter
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Put it in the oven

Serving Suggestions

  • Classic: Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. The contrast between the warm cake and cold ice cream is simply irresistible.
  • Whipped Cream: Top with a dollop of whipped cream for a lighter touch.
  • Fresh Fruit: Garnish with additional fresh fruit, such as sliced strawberries or raspberries, for a vibrant presentation and extra flavor.
  • Caramel Sauce: Drizzle with a bit of caramel sauce for an indulgent twist.
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Dump Cake Pineapple Recipe

How to Store Your Homemade Pineapple Dump Cake

Store leftover pineapple dump cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to Freeze

You can also freeze this dump cake for longer storage. Wrap individual slices or the entire cake tightly in plastic wrap and then again in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Thawing

  • Refrigerator: Thaw individual slices or the whole cake overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Counter: For individual slices, thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Oven: To reheat a thawed slice or the whole cake, bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

Enjoy this easy and delicious pineapple dump cake any time the craving strikes!

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Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe FAQs

  • What’s the difference between a cobbler and a dump cake? While both are delicious fruit-based desserts, dump cakes use a cake mix, while cobblers typically have a pie crust or biscuit topping.
  • Does pineapple dump cake need to be refrigerated? Yes, it’s important to refrigerate any cake made with fruit to prevent spoilage.
  • How long does dump cake last? It’s best to consume dump cake within 5 days. Keep it tightly covered in the refrigerator.
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5-Minute Easy Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe

Stacy Ling
Craving a quick and delicious dessert? This 5-minute pineapple dump cake recipe is the answer! Easy, irresistible, and perfect for any occasion.
4.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 976 kcal

Equipment

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 and grease baking dish.
  • Dump fresh or cans of crushed pineapple into bottom of baking pan. Spread evenly to form a base.
    dumping can of pineapple in bottom of 9x12 making dish to make dump cake pineapple recipe
  • Dump cans of cherry pie filling on top of pineapple layer and spread evenly.
    spreading layer of canned cherries on top of crushed pineapple in baking dish on granite counter top to make dump cake pineapple recipe
  • Then top off with fresh blueberries.
    Added 3rd layer of fresh blueberries on top of cherries and pineapples in white baking dish on granite countertop to make best dump cake pineapple recipe
  • Top it off with the dried cake mix.
    pouring yellow cake mix on top of layers in dump cake pineapple recipe in white baking dish
  • And then add slices of butter on top but be sure to distribute them evenly so it melts and bakes into the cake mix.
    add layer of pats of salted butter on top of dried yellow cake mixture to top off dump cake pineapple recipe
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
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  • Allow to cool.
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  • Serve over vanilla ice-cream and enjoy!
    close up of dump cake pineapple recipe on top of vanilla ice cream in a bowl on a white and black farmhouse dish towel

Notes

  • As an alternative, you can make pre-mix the cake mix according to package directions and pour on top of blueberries and omit the butter step.
  • For this recipe, this is the exact baking dish (affiliate link) I used.

Nutrition

Calories: 976kcalCarbohydrates: 166gProtein: 6gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 878mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 6gSugar: 71gVitamin A: 1483IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 3mg
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More About This Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe

This 5-minute pineapple dump cake recipe is a true lifesaver when you need a quick and delicious dessert. It’s so simple to make, and the results are always fantastic. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any fresh blueberries you might have from your garden during blueberry season.

I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily swap out the pineapple for other fruits, like peaches or cherries. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you can even add a handful of chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the topping. The possibilities are endless!

So next time you’re craving something sweet and satisfying, give this easy pineapple dump cake recipe a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Have you ever made this recipe before? Would you swap out any of the ingredients to get a different flavor? I would love to know more in the comments below.

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo

Stacy Ling
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43 Comments

  1. Believe it or not, I have never heard of a dump cake! It looks and sounds delicious, though! I love to make blueberry cobbler in the summer when the wild Maine blueberries are in season. It is not quite as easy to make as this, but still pretty darn easy!

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    1. Oh that sounds good. I love cobbler. We don’t have any berry bushes here like I grew at my old house, I need to get them in the ground stat so I can make a fresh cobbler like that! I bet its amazing!

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  2. Yummy! I used to make a fresh raspberry dump cake. It was always my daughters favorite.
    Hugs to you.

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    1. That sounds delish! I considered making this one with strawberries – berries are in season now so it’s the perfect time!

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  3. I should not have read this while I was hungry! This looks amazing and I’m know my family will love it!

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  5. Brings back memories of Mom’s cakes. And church pot lucks. Think I will have ot make one now. PInned the recipe for later

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  7. This sounds so good! I love how easy it is to make a dump cake. Pinned for later. Aloha from North Carolina!

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  8. I make almost the same dump cake, but I omit the blueberries ( I’ll have to try that next time!) and I use a French vanilla cake mix and put coconut on top and chopped up walnuts. I think the cake mix has a better taste.

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  9. This looks so yummy Stacy! I haven’t made dump cake in years and this combination of fruits is such a great idea! Definitely trying it!

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  10. Oh my gosh, Stacy. I am drooling over this dump cake recipe. It looks so amazing. I can’t wait to try it. Pinned!

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  11. Yum! This sounds fantastic! I definitely need to try this. I loved pineapple upside down cake as a child.

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  13. Good Morning. This recipe sounds wonderful. What size cans of cherry filling and pineapple do you use, and do you drain the pineapple? Thank you for sharing this, and I enjoy your emails each morning.

    Happy Summer

    Cathie from PA

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    1. I don’t drain the crushed pineapple but you can if you want! They are the 15 oz cans. Thanks for asking I’ll add that to the recipe.

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    1. I don’t think so – I believe it will bake the cake then on top instead of making it crumbly. If you try it, let me know I’d love to hear! xo

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  16. hi there…I’m making this recipe tonight but there are 2 different amounts of ingredients…..in the actual article it states 1 can of pineapple and 1 can of cherry flling….but down in the “jump to recipe” its states 2 cans of each. Which one is correct? Thanks so much for sharing your recipes.

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  17. This was delicious. For the last step I buttered some pecan and toasted them and topped the dump cake. It was iut of this world!

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    1. Hey Shelley! Oh that sounds so good! I will have to try that. Thank you so much for sharing it – I’m so glad you tried this recipe!

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  18. 3 stars
    As directed, this recipe is much too large for a 9×13 pan. It overflowed before I even finished putting it together!

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    1. Did you use 15 oz cans or 28 oz cans? The exact size baking dish in the photo that I used for this recipe is 9×13.

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  20. Is there a way to cut the butter down and can I use plant butter instead. I don’t like the calories or the fat content.

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    1. I’ve worked with plant butter to tell you how it works out but go for it! The butter layer on top help sets the cake so if you want to cut it down – you might want to play around with it, particularly since you want to work with plant butter.

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