Easy Pineapple Dump Cake

This Easy Pineapple Dump Cake is one of the simplest desserts you’ll ever make. No mixing bowls, no fancy steps — just layer, bake, and enjoy! It’s buttery, fruity, golden on top, and perfect for potlucks or last-minute guests.

⏱ Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: About 55 minutes
Servings: 8–10
Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly

🛒 Ingredients (Only 4!)

1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 box yellow cake mix
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

📝 Ingredient Notes

Crushed Pineapple: Do NOT drain — the juice helps cook the cake mix.
Yellow Cake Mix: Classic flavor, but white cake mix also works.
Butter: Melted butter creates the golden crispy top layer.
Nuts: Optional, but add great texture.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

2️⃣ Layer the Ingredients

Spread the crushed pineapple (with juice) evenly in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pineapple.
Pour melted butter evenly over the top.
Sprinkle nuts if using.

👉 Do not stir! Just layer.

3️⃣ Bake

Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.

4️⃣ Cool & Serve

Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with:

🍨 Vanilla ice cream
🥄 Whipped cream
🍒 Fresh berries

🥗 Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

Calories: 320–380
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 16g
Sugar: 30g

💡 Pro Tips

For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Use pineapple chunks for more texture.
For richer taste, use salted butter.
Let rest before slicing — it thickens as it cools.

🌟 Delicious Variations

🍒 Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake

Add 1 can cherry pie filling before cake mix layer.

🥥 Tropical Version

Add shredded coconut on top before baking.

🍰 Pineapple Cream Cheese Version

Add small cubes of cream cheese over pineapple layer before adding cake mix.

❄️ Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Reheat in microwave 20–30 seconds.
Can be frozen up to 2 months.