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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake – One of the Best Cherry Dump Cake Recipes

Let’s be real. If baking were a sport, dump cakes would be the no-sweat event I’d always sign up for. This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake proves why. It’s one of those cherry dump cake recipes that feels like cheating—but in the best way. With just three ingredients and basically no prep, you toss it all together and let the oven work its magic. The gooey cherry-pineapple filling bubbles up into the golden, buttery cake topping like it’s got a mission to make your kitchen smell like happiness. You get sweetness from the cherry pie filling, a little tang from the pineapple, and that warm, buttery crunch on top. No mixer, no stress, no regrets. Even my neighbor, who claims she’s 'not into sweets,' asked for the recipe after one bite. It’s easy to see why cherry dump cake recipes 3 ingredients are always trending. This cherry dump cake recipe checks all the boxes for busy nights, last-minute dessert cravings, and impromptu potlucks. Whether you’re hunting for cherry pie dump cake recipes or just want a fast fix for your sweet tooth, this is your golden ticket.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cherry Dump Cake Recipe, Cherry Dump Cake Recipe With Cake Mix, Cherry Dump Cake Recipes, Cherry Dump Cake Recipes 3 Ingredients, Cherry Pie Dump Cake Recipes, Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake, Dump Cake Recipes Cherry
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9x13 inch baking dish and give it a quick greasing or spray with non-stick.
  2. Dump the crushed pineapple (juice and all) into the dish. Spread it out evenly.
  3. Spoon in the cherry pie filling over the pineapple. Give it a gentle swirl if you like a bit of a marble effect.
  4. Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the top. Don’t stir!
  5. Lay the butter slices across the surface, covering as much of the cake mix as you can.
  6. Pop it in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
  7. Let it cool a bit before serving. It’s delicious warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.