Description
Get ready to cozy up to the holidays with this Christmas Dump Cake—a no-fuss, flavor-packed dessert that layers cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, buttery cake mix, and festive toppings for a warm, gooey, and golden treat. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday desserts, quick Christmas baking, easy party food ideas, or even dessert potluck recipes. It’s one of the best quick holiday dessert ideas that will wow guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish.
3. Layer crushed pineapple (with juice) evenly over the cherry filling.
4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Do not stir.
5. Drizzle melted butter over the entire surface of the cake mix.
6. Optionally, add chopped pecans and holiday sprinkles on top.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
8. Let cool 10–15 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm.
Notes
You can substitute yellow cake mix with white or spice cake mix for a flavor variation.
For added crunch and flavor, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Christmas dessert, dump cake, holiday baking, easy dessert, cherry pineapple cake