Pineapple Dump Cake is a delicious easy dessert made with canned pineapple, cake mix and butter. It comes together in minutes and is so tasty!

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This classic dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a buttery cake topping over juicy chunks of pineapple. It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert recipe that’s perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or just a cozy night in. This delicious pineapple dump cake tastes similar to a pineapple upside down cake, but it is the perfect cross between a cake and a cobbler. It is delicious topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!

This is an incredibly easy dessert recipe that is always a hit. With just a couple of cans of pineapple, a cake mix, brown sugar and butter this easy pineapple dump cake comes together in no time! This is the easiest cake to whip up for any occasion!

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A small white plate of pineapple dump cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

FAQ, Tips & Variations for This Easy Dessert

Great additions– This simple pineapple dump cake is great as it is but you can add some additional ingredients for variation. If you love pineapple upside down cake you can add maraschino cherries in with the pineapple. You can also add shredded coconut to the pineapple for a tropical taste. Another great addition is chopped pecans or walnuts for a little crunch.

Variations- One great way to vary this dump cake is by using different flavors of boxed cake mix. I use yellow cake mix but other flavors are just as delicious! For a similar flavor you can use white cake mix instead. Other great variations are lemon cake mix, coconut cake mix, or even cherry or strawberry cake mix. By using a different flavor you can make this pineapple dump cake in a variety of ways that are all delicious!

You can also use different kinds of canned pineapple. If you prefer smaller pieces you can use pineapple tidbits instead of pineapple chunks or if you can’t find crushed pineapple tidbits make a great alternative. If you would like more texture you can make this recipe with all pineapple chunks. No matter what cut of canned pineapple you use make sure to pineapple in juice NOT pineapple in heavy syrup.

How to serve pineapple dump cake- Because this dump cake is similar to a cobbler I like to serve it like one! I think pineapple dump cake is best served warm topped with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. Vanilla ice cream goes well with the pineapple flavor, you can also use cherry, or pineapple ice cream.

How to store pineapple dump cake– Leftover pineapple dump cake can be stored in an air tight container. I like to keep mine refrigerated to keep it fresh longer. If you want to serve it warm you can heat up individual portions in the microwave before eating.

Ingredients for this Easy Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe

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1- Box Yellow Cake Mix

1- 20 oz Can Pineapple Chunks (in juice)

1- 20 oz Can Crushed Pineapple (in juice)

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup Butter (melted)

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Here’s how to make Pineapple Dump Cake

Preheat the oven to 350

Pour the pineapple chunks and crushed pineapple with their juices into the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan.

Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the pineapple as evenly as possible.

Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of the pineapple and brown sugar as evenly as possible.

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Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix layer.

Place the pan in the oven and bake for an hour or until golden brown on the top and bubbly around the edges.