Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is an effortless dessert that delivers rich, fruity flavors with minimal effort. This slow cooker recipe combines tart cherries, sweet pineapple, and a buttery cake topping for a warm, comforting treat. Whether you need a simple dessert for family gatherings or a sweet treat without heating the kitchen, this is the choice.

This slow cooker cherry pineapple dump cake recipe transforms pantry staples into a warm, comforting treat. Imagine a dessert that’s not only delicious but also incredibly convenient. Just like my 3 ingredient slow cooker cherry cobbler, this dump cake is effortless and delicious.

We love to make this slow cooker peach cobbler which also has just 3 ingredients. It’s so worth it to keep a few simple items on hand to make crazy easy desserts. If you want a fruity dessert even quicker, try my oven baked 3 ingredient blueberry cobbler or this easy blackberry cobbler.

Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

This dump cake layers canned fruit and dry cake mix in a slow cooker then topped with some butter, requiring no mixing or complicated steps. The result is a soft, cobbler-like dessert with a golden, buttery crust. Since it uses pantry-friendly ingredients, it’s a convenient option to bring to potlucks or to make for dessert any night of the week.

Tips and Variations

This dump cake is wonderfully simple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with it! Here are a few ways to tweak the recipe and make it your own:

• Try using different canned fruits like peaches, blueberries, or apple pie filling.
• Make this with a yellow cake mix or white. Or a butter pecan cake mix, or even spice cake mixes work beautifully.
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream is always a winner, but whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce are also fantastic.
• Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cake mix before cooking.
• A dash of cinnamon or almond extract can enhance the fruit’s natural sweetness.
• Use unsweetened pineapple or a reduced-sugar pie filling to cut back on sugar.

Honestly, this recipe is super forgiving, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Just remember to keep an eye on it while it’s cooking, and you’ll have a delicious dessert every time.

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More Easy Fruit Dessert Recipes

Craving another simple sweet treat? If you loved the ease of this dump cake, you’ll find more effortless fruit desserts just as delicious.

• Strawberry and Blueberry Lemon Bars
• White Chocolate Cherry Fudge
• Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
• Molten Lava Brownies
• No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These recipes use just a few simple ingredients for tasty for easy dessert wins for any occasion that calls for a special treat.

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Tools Needed to Make a Dump Cake

Whipping up this pineapple cherry dump cake is a breeze, you just need three items.

• Hamilton Beach 6 Qt. Slow Cooker
• Serving Spoon
• Nonstick cooking spray

That’s really all there is to it. Just gather your ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the rest!

Easy Dump Cake Ingredients

Ready to whip up this easy dessert? Here’s a quick rundown of the simple ingredients you’ll need to get started.

• Comstock Simply Cherry pie filling
• Crushed pineapple
• Duncan Hines Pineapple Supreme cake mix
• Butter

Directions for Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner. Pour crushed pineapple into the bottom of the slow cooker dish and spread evenly. Top with cherry pie filling spread evenly over the pineapple. Do not mix.

Sprinkle the DRY cake mix and spread without mixing, then place butter slices on the top. Cover and cook on high for two hours. Keep in mind, that cooking time depends on your slow cooker. Some baking times may be longer.

The cake will be slightly golden brown and the fruit may seep through the cake layer a little.  You can also use a toothpick to test for doneness, just as you would with baking a cake in the oven.

That’s all there is to this ridiculously easy and delicious fruit cobbler. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Dessert shouldn’t be complicated—save the recipe for the next time you need a no-fuss dessert that everyone will devour.

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Enjoy!