Cherry pineapple dump cake, the most popular cake on the internet, is even easier to make than a mix. Here is the step-by-step recipe with plenty of ideas for variations.
Instructions
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Gather your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
2
Add the fruit and the layer of pie filling
3
Sprinkle the crushed pineapple across the bottom of the pan. Spread a layer of pie filling over the pineapple. Aim for a fairly even distribution so the cake will bake evenly.
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Top with the cake mix and butter
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Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit and pie filling. Editor's Tip: This might feel weird and look all wrong. You might worry that it's not going to bake—it will! Pour the melted butter over the top.
6
Give it a shake
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Just give the pan a quick shake so the butter trickles down deeper into the cake mix. Editor's Tip: OK, technically, this step is like stirring, but it is even easier and doesn't dirty a spoon.
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Bake the cake
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Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until the top of the cake is golden brown. Serve hot or cold, plain or dressed up with ice cream or whipped cream.
