Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another kitchen adventure! Today, I tried making something called a “Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake with Brown Sugar.” Sounds fancy, but trust me, it’s super easy. Let me tell you how it went down.
First, I grabbed a cake pan, you know, the usual rectangular kind. Then, I dumped a can of cherry pie filling straight into the pan. No need to get all meticulous about it, just plop it right in there. Next, I opened a can of crushed pineapple and poured that in too, juice and all. Some folks online said you can use pineapple juice instead of water in the cake mix later, and I was like, “Why not?” It’s all going to the same place, right?
After that, I sprinkled some brown sugar over the fruit. I didn’t measure it, just eyeballed it until it looked like a nice, even layer. You want that sweet, caramel-y goodness in every bite, you feel me?
- Dump cherry pie filling into the pan
- Pour in crushed pineapple, juice and all
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the fruit
- Open box of yellow cake mix
Now comes the “dump” part of this dump cake. I opened a box of yellow cake mix and sprinkled it dry over the fruit and sugar. No mixing, no bowls, nothing. Just dump it on there. But here’s a little tip I learned: don’t stir it too much! I know some recipes say not to stir at all, but I found that makes it bake unevenly. So, I just spread it out a bit with a spatula to make sure there were no big clumps of dry mix.
Some people add nuts or coconut at this point, but I kept it simple. I melted a stick of butter and drizzled that all over the cake mix. I saw some folks online used two sticks of butter. That seemed a bit much for me, and one stick worked out just fine. Then, into the oven it went! I baked it at 350 degrees for about 45-50 minutes. You know it’s done when the top is golden brown and the fruit is all bubbly.
The Verdict
When it came out of the oven, the whole kitchen smelled amazing. Like, seriously delicious. I let it cool for a bit, then scooped out a big portion. And let me tell you, this thing is GOOD. It’s like a cobbler, but way easier to make. The cake part was moist, the fruit was sweet and tangy, and that brown sugar gave it a nice little crunch. I served it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream because, why not? It was the perfect warm-weather treat.
Honestly, this cherry pineapple dump cake is a winner. It’s so easy to make, even a kitchen rookie like me can handle it. Plus, it’s delicious! I’ll definitely be making this one again. If you’re looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert, give this one a try. You won’t regret it!
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