Pineapple dump cake is a delicious cobbler recipe made with canned pineapple, cake mix, and butter. Enjoy a taste of the tropics any time!
When you’re craving a taste of sunshine, make this easy pineapple cobbler recipe. It’s only three simple ingredients and will bring a smile to anyone’s face! Try it after a tropical meal of fish tacos and coconut rice!
Pineapple Dump Cake
Pineapple Dump Cake (Cobbler)
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Pineapple Dump Cake Ingredients
- Canned pineapple – We used a combination of tidbits and chunks. Not drained! Alternatively you could use fresh pineapple or pineapple pie filling.
- Cake mix – We used white cake mix, but yellow will also work.
- Butter – I am partial to salted butter in this recipe, but it’s a matter of personal preference.
Canned pineapple, butter, cake mix.
How do you make a pineapple cobbler with cake mix? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, pour pineapple (undrained) into a baking pan or dish.
⭐ Then, spread cake mix evenly over pineapple.
⭐ Next, slice butter thinly and place it on top of cake mix.
⭐ Finally, bake until the top is browned and the pineapple is hot and bubbling.
Don’t drain the pineapple juice, just pour it all in!
Preparation
Can you make pineapple dump cake ahead of time?
You can prepare the cobbler up to a few hours ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to bake, or you can bake up to a few days ahead and serve cold later or reheat in the oven before serving.
Can I use fresh pineapple?
You can totally use fresh pineapple! It makes it a little less dumpy and a little more traditional cobbler-ish, but it will be super delish. You’ll want to use small diced pieces and cook until tender.
For added sweetness, sprinkle a few tablespoons of brown sugar over the pineapples before adding your cake mix.
Can I use pie filling instead of canned pineapple?
You can absolutely use a large can of pineapple pie filling instead of the canned pineapple! One can is typically enough, but if you like an extra fruity cobbler, go ahead and use two.
How do you serve pineapple dump cake?
You can serve dump cake hot out of the oven or chilled. Top it with ice cream (vanilla is our favorite!), whipped cream, or just enjoy as is. If we’re out of ice cream and I don’t want to go through the motions of making whipped cream, sometimes I’ll pour a little cold heavy cream over top. Yum.
Bake until you get a beautiful golden crust on top.
Storage and leftovers
Should you refrigerate pineapple cobbler?
Leftovers should be covered and refrigerated for best results. If left at room temperature, they should be consumed within about 24 hours. I suspect that won’t be a problem!
How long does pineapple dump cake last?
It will keep in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days after baking. Cover tightly with a lid or foil before storing.
Can you freeze a dump cake?
You can freeze the cooked dish for several months! Allow the cobbler to cool, then cover and store in the freezer. I like to let mine cool for an hour at room temp and then chill for several hours in the refrigerator before transferring to the freezer. This will reduce the amount of moisture that is drawn out of the dish.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven by covering with foil and baking at 350F oven for about 15 minutes, until warmed through. If the dish is still partially frozen, you may need to add time.
We like to use a combination of pineapple tidbits and pineapple chunks for variation, but you can use any canned pineapple you like, even crushed!
Variations
- Use pie filling, or mix 1 – 2 tablespoons of brown sugar in with the pineapples to make it sweeter.
- Double the recipe and make it in a roasting pan for a larger group.
- Make it a pineapple upside down cobbler by adding maraschino cherries
- Go tropical by adding shredded coconut and crushed nuts.
I love when it’s served warm right out of the oven, but my husband prefers his chilled!
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
Why do they call it dump cake?
The name for this dessert is my least favorite part about it! It’s really a cobbler more than a cake, but it’s called as much because you use a cake mix for the crust and you just “dump” all the ingredients into a pan.
What is another name for dump cake?
A dump cake is really just a cobbler, and feel free to call it as much when bringing to a friend’s party!
How does a dump cake work?
The secret to a great cake mix cobbler is making sure butter is evenly spread over the top. When it melts, the combination of cake mix + butter creates a delicious crust.
If you prefer to use melted butter, you can mix it in with the cake mix ahead and then put the wetted batter over the fruit. Just make sure whatever you do, do not leave areas without butter as you don’t want to end up with powdery dry bites.
Sometimes I’ll use yellow cake mix instead of white with this recipe.
What to eat with pineapple dump cake cobbler (serving suggestions)
Make this delicious dessert after a yummy meal of tuna casserole or Mississippi pot roast! Don’t forget a side of fresh cucumber salad or Mexican street corn!
Is it even cobbler if you don’t have ice cream on top?
Other delicious cobblers and dump cake recipes
More recipes made with cake mix
- Pumpkin crinkle cookies
- Strawberry poke cake
- Carrot cake cookies with cream cheese icing
- Strawberry shortcake waffles
- Cranberry upside down cake
- Cake mix donuts recipe
- See all our recipes made with cake mix!
It’s important to cover the entire top with butter so you don’t get powdery bits after baking.
More awesome recipes with pineapple
- Pineapple fluff recipe
- Pineapple ice cream (no churn)
- Mango salsa
- Pineapple margarita
- Bacon wrapped pineapple
- Creamy pineapple popsicles
- See all our recipes with pineapple!
A dash of cinnamon right before serving is delicious too!
Tools we love
- Casserole dish with lid – I’ve had this casserole dish for years and it’s one of my favorites. I love being able to pop the lid on and stick the leftovers into the fridge easily!
- Large serving spoons – There’s something about a nice serving utensil that makes me happy. Is that weird? I’m okay with it.
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How to Make Pineapple Dump Cake
Pineapple Dump Cake Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 can pineapple tidbits, undrained 20 ounces
- 1 can pineapple chunks 20 ounces
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 stick butter salted
Instructions
- Pour both cans of pineapple into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13" casserole dish.
- Spread the cake mix over the pineapple, and lightly spread to make sure it's evenly distributed.
- Cut the butter into thin slices, and lay on top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes at 350°F, until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
Notes
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Pineapple Dump Cake (Cobbler)
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joan weston says
I offer guests the choice of vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream. I’m thinking of trying this with yellow cake mix so all ingredients will be of the yellow/gold color.
Lisa says
Serve with ice cream, yellow cake mix with apples and a lil cinnamon
Teresa Stopher says
I use a can of pineapple tidbits & a large can of crushed pineapple rather than chunks. Sometimes I use a can of mandarin oranges & crushed pineapple. Toasted coconut is always a good idea. Ice cream on warm cake or whipped cream on room temp or cool cake is my preference.
Mary says
This would definitely be a served warm with vanilla ice cream! Although you mentioned that you sometimes use heavy cream and pour over the serving! I bet that is to die for!
Denise Key says
I would serve this with vanilla bean ice cream.
Wanda says
I love pineapple and this is always great with cold vanilla ice cream.
Ken Root says
A very pleasant dessert, easily made and quite tasty! While I used pineapple rings and added shredded coconut along with a sprinkle of brown sugar (all suggestions from the recipe’s chef, baker, whatever), otherwise I followed the recipe exactly; and, it was quite easy.
Alison Haynes says
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We mainly prefer no nuts in our desserts unless they are peanuts or VERY finely chopped.
Teresa Caramanna says
I am so sorry to hear about all that Ian has cause. I am glad you and your family are okay. God bless you all.
JULIE ROHR says
I Love nuts in just about anything I will Not put coconut in anything though, I can’t stand it, lol.
Tracey A says
THICK AND CHEWY! (I AM GLAD YOU ARE ALL OKAY……PRAYING FOR YOU ALL AND FLORIDA.)
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