Description
Scrumptious pineapple dump cake brings tropical sweetness to dessert tables with minimal effort. Effortless preparation and rich caramelized flavors make this classic American treat irresistible for those craving simple, delightful comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 20 oz (567 grams) cans crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- ½ cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
- 15.25 oz (432 grams) yellow cake mix
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 oz) unsalted butter, frozen for easy grating
- Maraschino cherries
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and generously butter a 13×9-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Foundation Layer: Spread entire pineapple and its juice across the pan bottom, creating a vibrant fruity base.
- Sweet Enhancement: Uniformly sprinkle brown sugar over pineapple, ensuring complete and even coverage for caramelization.
- Cake Distribution: Evenly scatter dry cake mix across the pineapple-sugar layer, creating a smooth and consistent surface.
- Butter Integration: Grate three-quarters of butter strategically over the dry cake mix, allowing it to melt and infuse rich flavor during baking.
- Initial Baking: Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform cooking and golden coloration.
- Final Moisture: Grate remaining butter over any dry cake mix areas during midpoint, promoting complete moisture and preventing potential dryness.
- Completion: Continue baking until top achieves a golden-brown hue and edges become delicately crisp.
- Cooling Process: Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely, enabling layers to set and facilitating easier serving.
- Serving Suggestion: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, savoring the caramelized pineapple and tender cake texture.
Notes
- Butter Trick: Grate cold butter directly over the cake mix for even distribution and better melting, creating a moist and flavorful dessert.
- Pan Preparation Tip: Thoroughly butter the baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
- Baking Watch: Check the cake at the 35-minute mark to avoid over-browning, as oven temperatures can vary slightly.
- Cooling Technique: Let the dump cake rest for at least 15-20 minutes after baking to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg