Pineapple Dump Cake
An easy, classic Southern dessert made with crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, and butter. Gooey, golden, and loaded with tropical flavor in every bite—perfect for gatherings or weeknight treats.
Print Pin Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $6–$8 USD
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or metal
- Can opener For the canned pineapple
- Knife To slice cold butter
- Fine-mesh strainer Optional: For even cake mix distribution
- Offset spatula Optional: For clean slices when serving
Ingredients
- 1 can Crushed pineapple In juice, not drained (20 oz)
- 1 box Yellow cake mix Standard size (15.25 oz)
- ½ cup Unsalted butter Cold, sliced into thin pats
- ½ cup Chopped nuts Optional: pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoon Heavy cream Optional: for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Add pineapple with juice to baking dish
- Spread cake mix evenly on top
- Add sliced butter on top
- Add optional nuts
- Bake for 45–50 min until golden
- Let rest 10 min before serving
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.2mg