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Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake

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Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake is a tropical, gooey dessert that delivers all the buttery, caramelized fruit flavor of a classic upside-down cake with a fraction of the effort. Just dump, bake, and enjoy.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 10 to 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices or chunks, in juice (drained, juice reserved)
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from the can; add water if needed)
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange drained pineapple slices or chunks evenly in the dish. Add maraschino cherries if using.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the fruit, then drizzle melted butter on top.
  4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the fruit and sugar layer—do not stir.
  5. Pour reserved pineapple juice evenly over the cake mix to moisten it slightly. Do not mix.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden on top and bubbling around the edges.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • Use crushed pineapple for a softer, more blended texture.
  • Add shredded coconut or chopped pecans before the cake mix for added texture and flavor.
  • Try different cake mix flavors like white or pineapple for variation.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon over the fruit for a spiced twist.
  • No stirring required—let the layers bake as-is for best texture.

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