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Easy Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake Recipe with Crispy Streusel Topping

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A quick and easy dump cake combining sweet pineapple and tart cherries with a buttery, crispy streusel topping. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a comforting dessert any day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) cherry pie filling
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Pour the undrained crushed pineapple evenly into the bottom of the dish, spreading it out with a spatula.
  3. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pineapple, distributing it evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layer without stirring.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, rolled oats, and cinnamon (if using). Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake mix layer.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling around the edges. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the fruit filling to thicken and the streusel to set.

Notes

Keep the butter cold for a crispy streusel topping. Do not stir the layers to allow the cake mix to absorb fruit juices properly. Let the cake cool before serving for best texture. Use foil to tent if topping browns too fast. Can substitute gluten-free ingredients to make gluten-free or use coconut oil for dairy-free.

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Keywords: dump cake, pineapple cherry cake, streusel topping, easy dessert, potluck dessert, quick cake, fruit dessert

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