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Easy Christmas Dump Cake

This easy Christmas dump cake is a festive dessert made with cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and a buttery cake topping. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 21 oz Cherry pie filling 1 can
  • 20 oz Crushed pineapple with juice, 1 can
  • 15.25 oz Yellow cake mix dry
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter melted
Optional Toppings
  • 1/3 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 2 tbsp Holiday sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Spoon the crushed pineapple with its juice evenly over the cherry filling.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Do not stir.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
  6. Top with chopped nuts and holiday sprinkles if using.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.