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Pineapple Dump Cake

A simple yet indulgent dessert featuring layers of crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, and a buttery brown sugar topping that caramelizes beautifully.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans crushed pineapple Ensure to include the juice.
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melt before using.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a generously sized baking dish, pour the crushed pineapple, ensuring to include the juice.
  3. Gently sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the pineapple, dusting it evenly.
  4. Drench this layer with melted butter, allowing it to cascade over the cake mix.
  5. Bestow the brown sugar on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden and the aroma fills your kitchen.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For added depth, mix in shredded coconut or chopped nuts with the cake mix. Consider trying pineapple-flavored cake mix or adding cream cheese for variations.