Easy Dump Cake (Only 5 Ingredients!)

This Easy Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert — made with just 5 simple ingredients! Sweet, buttery, and bursting with fruit flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time.

Easy Dump Cake: The Easiest Dessert You’ll Ever Make

Sometimes you need a dessert that’s warm, comforting, and effortless. Enter the Dump Cake — a vintage favorite that’s as simple as it sounds. No mixing, no fuss — just “dump” everything into the pan and bake!

This version has all the buttery, fruity sweetness you love from cobblers or crisps but takes half the time. With juicy fruit filling, fluffy cake layers, and a golden, buttery crust, it’s pure comfort in every bite.

Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or craving something sweet on a weeknight, this cake delivers — easy, quick, and irresistibly good.

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Servings: 8–10 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (21 oz) can of cherry pie filling (or any fruit pie filling you love)

• 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained

• 1 box yellow cake mix

• ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks), melted

• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Layer the Fruit: Pour the crushed pineapple (with juice) into the baking dish and spread evenly. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top.

3. Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit — do not stir.

4. Add the Butter: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.

5. Top and Bake: Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.

6. Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Tips for the Best Dump Cake

• Try different flavor combos: apple filling with spice cake mix, blueberry with vanilla, or peach with white cake mix.

• Use butter slices instead of melted butter for an extra crisp texture.

• Add a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon before baking for more depth.

• Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave.

• It’s great served warm or chilled — equally delicious either way!

Final Thoughts

This Easy Dump Cake proves that you don’t need fancy ingredients to make something truly delicious. It’s sweet, buttery, and oh-so-simple — the perfect dessert for holidays, potlucks, or cozy nights at home.

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