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Dump Cake I

This cake is as easy as, well, dumping ingredients in a pan. So yummy! See more

READY IN 50 mins

Dump Cake I

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"This cake is just as easy as dumping ingredients in a pan." — Wilma Hull

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch cake Change Servings

1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

8 ounces chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter

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Directions

In a 9x13 inch pan mix cherries and pineapple. Sprinkle dry cake mix over pineapple, and cherry mixture stir until just combined. Then sprinkle walnuts over top. Drizzle top with melted butter or margarine.
Bake in a 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 35 or 40 minutes or until golden brown.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 50 mins

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I have used this recipe for several years but I do it a little differently. I mix the cherrie pie filling and crushed pineapples together then dump the dry cake mix on top and make sure it's evenly spread, but, I don't mix it with the fruit on the bottom - I just leave it on top. Then, I cut a stick-and-a-half of butter into small pats and arrange on the top of the cake and stick in the oven. This is sooo delicious - I can't stop eating it! Be sure to use butter instead of margarine, too, because it gives it a certain taste!

—MISSISSIPPICHICK

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 22, 2003

I used chocolate cax mix and it turned out very well. It smells like a chocolate covered cherry!

—Janet

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Dec 14, 2005

I first received a recipe like this for dump cake 3 years ago at my bridal shower. I was skeptical at how easy it looked and wondered how it would taste. It is absolutely unbelievable!!! By far one of my favorite desserts now. The only things I do different is use a 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple (you really need that size, a 15 oz. would not spread over the 9x13 pan), lite cherry pie filling instead of regular (cuts down on the sugar a bit, but you won't even taste the difference), omit the nuts and use 3/4 (1 1/2 sticks) cup butter, sliced over the top. Don't melt the butter in the microwave and pour over.....slice it in pats across the top of the cake mix and let the oven melt it. This allows for even browning. I took this to a Christmas party last night and people were going back for seconds and thirds, and someone requested that I email the recipe first thing in the morning. There you have it - cheap, easy, and delicious, what more do you need to try it?

—MomSavedbyGrace

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Aug 11, 2003

Dump cake doesn't sound good, but it is! It took me like 5 minutes to put together, and it was so yummy! I let it sit for about 30 minutes before we tried it, and it was great. Reminded me of a fruit crisp. It's good cold, but I like it best warm with some vanilla ice cream.

—MIRANDA

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Nov 09, 2011

Delish and easy to make! The only thing I do differently is freeze a stick of butter and then use a grater to make it shred evenly over the dish!! Works much easier even then cutting the butter and trying to lay it out evenly...

—hungrymama

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Jul 30, 2003

One of my favorite "in a rush" recipes for potlucks. This is a really yummy cake that everyone raves about. And, the best thing is how easy it is to make!

—JLMATHEO

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Aug 11, 2003

This was not too bad...My kids thought that it was too sweet - almost sickly

—ORIANNE

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Sep 09, 2003

This recipe is my favorite along with my boss, which I make every year for his b-day. The amount of butter seems like too little when you pour it on, but it does come out right.

—DMBAYTK

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Nutrition

Calories
228 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
27.8 g
9%

Cholesterol
11 mg
4%

Fat
12.5 g
19%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
2.6 g
5%

Sodium
174 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Dump Cake I

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 228
Calories from Fat: 113

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g 19 %
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17 %
Cholesterol 11mg 4 %
Sodium 174mg 7 %
Potassium 108mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 27.8g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 2.6g 5 %
** Sugars 12.1g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.