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Dump Cake V

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"This recipe for dump cake is more like a cobbler type dessert than it is a cake. I serve it in a bowl with whipped cream, ice cream, or frozen whipped topping. It is quick to prepare and it is delicious." — Barbara

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1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 cup margarine, melted
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In the prepared dish, layer the cherry pie filling and the drained pineapple. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top, covering evenly. Pour the melted margarine over the cake mix, and sprinkle the top with the coconut and chopped walnuts.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned and bubbly.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 22, 2003

Delicious & easy! I used only 1/2 cup of melted butter & 1/2 cup of the drained pineapple juice so it wouldn't have so much fat from the butter. I used light cherry pie filling too. Made mine with the coconut & pecans under the cake layer so they wouldn't burn (thanks to the reviewer that added that line a while ago!). Turned out quite tasty & served warm from the oven with vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt. Reheated well too! Yum!

—Veggie_K

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 28, 2011

Didn't melt the butter, used the butter pats on top like suggested by others but still had dry spots where the cake mix didn't get wet. May try again and will mix the melted butter with the cake mix. It was OK for me but hubby LOVED it.

—Hobbycook

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Sep 27, 2003

this is a WONDERFUL and easy dessert! Definitely more like a cobbler, so it needs to be served with vanilla ice cream! If you sprinkle the coconut and nuts under the cake mix (as one other reviewer suggested), it eliminates the burning and elminates the need of having to remember to add the coconut towards the end of baking. A good variation on this is to use apple pie filling and a spice cake mix!!!

—MALTESE_MOM

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Feb 26, 2007

Great recipe! Also made it with blueberry pie filling in place of the cherries and strawberry pie filling minus the pineapple. So easy and yummy. I also make it the night before so it has time to set.

—MANDENICOL

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Jan 29, 2003

I tripled the recipe and brought it to work for a co-worker's birthday. We served it topped with vanilla ice cream. It was a big success, and I've even had a request for the recipe (I would have probably had more, except that 99% of my co-workers are men - they like to eat goodies, not make them!).

—MIHAELA

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Feb 03, 2003

I love dump cake--but I use a can of tart pie cherries instead of the cherry pie filling. It gets rid of that artificial pre-made pie-filling taste, and cuts down on the sweetness. It's still *plenty* sweet, don't worry.

—MODTHYRTH

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May 10, 2005

I substituted devil's food cake mix for the yellow and distributed the melted butter evenly with a spatula. I omitted nuts and coconut. The top came out like brownies. The dessert was delicious with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

—MrsMaxson

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Jul 24, 2005

I had this at a barbeque this summer and loved it! I use tart cherry filling instead of pie filling (so much better) and I used PINEAPPLE cake mix instead of yellow! It gives it more flavor!!! Used pecans instead of walnuts and doubled the nuts. Awesome!!!!!

—CHEFKRISTIN

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Nutrition

Calories
310 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
39.3 g
13%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fat
16.6 g
26%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
2.3 g
5%

Sodium
324 mg
13%

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

Nutritional Information

Dump Cake V

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 310
Calories from Fat: 150

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.6g 26 %
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18 %
Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
Sodium 324mg 13 %
Potassium 131mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 39.3g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 2.3g 5 %
** Sugars 18.6g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 8 %
Thiamin 11 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 20 %

* 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.