Description
This pineapple upside down dump cake is a quick and easy dessert that combines juicy pineapple, sweet maraschino cherries, and golden, buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 2 (8-oz.) cans pineapple slices in juice, undrained
- 1 cup (8 oz.) unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 8 whole red maraschino cherries, stems removed
- 1 (15 1/4-oz.) package white cake mix (such as Pillsbury)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange the pineapple slices in a single layer at the bottom of the dish. Place cherries in the center of each pineapple slice.
- Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the pineapple and cherries for a sweet, caramelized base.
- Spread the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer without mixing.
- Drizzle the melted butter across the top, ensuring the entire surface is covered.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Pair this pineapple upside down dump cake with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- For best results, use high-quality butter and ripe pineapple.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Dump Cake Recipe