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Amish Pineapple Dump Cake

Amish Pineapple Dump Cake is a nostalgic, easy-to-make dessert featuring sweet, juicy crushed pineapple layered under a buttery golden crust made from yellow cake mix. It’s perfect for quick homemade treats, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Amish Pineapple Dump Cake
  • 1 can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple, juice and all, into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple layer. Do not stir or mix.
  4. Step 4: Slowly drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix layer, covering as much surface as possible.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and pineapple bubbles around the edges.
  6. Step 6: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Swap pineapple with canned peaches, cherries, or apple pie filling for variation. Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut before drizzling butter for texture. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 4–5 days or freeze up to 2 months.