Description
A cozy, easy-to-make dessert featuring layers of crushed pineapple, cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix, buttery pecans, and a hint of cinnamon—Pecan Dump Cake is gooey, golden, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced thin
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour crushed pineapple with juice into the dish and spread evenly.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the pineapple and spread gently.
- Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layer—do not stir.
- Top with thin slices of butter, covering the surface as evenly as possible.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and cinnamon (if using) over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Substitute cherry pie filling with apple or peach for variety.
- Spice cake mix or additions like oats and coconut add unique flavor and texture.
- Cover with foil during baking if pecans start to brown too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
