Description
A simple and nostalgic dessert featuring juicy pineapple and buttery cake, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz canned crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Optional: 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- Optional: 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the crushed pineapple (juice included) into the greased dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Pour the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the best taste, especially with vanilla ice cream. Customize with mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple dump cake, easy dessert, comfort food, baking, tropical dessert