Description
This Easter Dump Cake is an easy-to-make, festive dessert featuring layers of cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and coconut topped with a moist, nutty cake crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it combines sweet fruit flavors with a crunchy, buttery topping that bakes to golden perfection. A delightful treat served warm, especially with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layers
- 21 oz cherry pie filling
- 21 oz crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut (consider adding food coloring for festive colors)
Cake Mixture
- 15.25 oz vanilla or lemon cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 3 large eggs (optional, for extra richness; can be omitted)
Other
- 12 oz unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal baking temperature before assembling the cake.
- Spread Cherry Pie Filling: Evenly spread the cherry pie filling across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish creating the first fruit layer.
- Layer Pineapple: Drain the crushed pineapple well and layer it evenly over the cherry pie filling.
- Add Coconut: Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly on top of the pineapple layer, adding a sweet and textured topping.
- Prepare Cake Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix with the chopped pecans or walnuts. If using eggs for extra richness, beat them lightly and stir into the mixture until well combined.
- Sprinkle Cake Mixture: Evenly sprinkle the cake mix and nut mixture over the coconut layer, covering it completely.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the entire cake mixture to help it bake into a crispy, golden crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes to set before serving.
- Optional Decoration: For a fun Easter twist, add food coloring to the shredded coconut before layering or top with pastel sprinkles for a festive look.
- Serve: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance its rich flavors.
- Storage: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Using eggs is optional; omitting them will still yield a delicious cake.
- Drain the pineapple well to prevent excess moisture, which can make the cake soggy.
- Consider coloring the shredded coconut with food coloring for a vibrant festive appearance.
- For extra texture, nuts can be swapped or omitted based on preference or allergies.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.
- Store leftovers properly to keep the cake fresh for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easter dessert, dump cake, cherry dump cake, pineapple cake, easy holiday dessert, festive dessert
