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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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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!
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.
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Pineapple Dump Cake (Cobbler)
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Candice says
I would definitely serve this with ice cream! Looks so yummy and kid-friendly to make!
Teresa McBee says
I have made this with every kind of fruit pie filling and crushed pineapple. Cherry and pineapple, cherry and peach, blueberry and pineapple, blueberry peach, apple and cherry. I find it works better to melt the butter and drizzle it over…and a little extra butter doesn’t hurt either! I use both yellow and white cake mixes, whatever I have on hand.
Kelly Pompa says
I like to serve my cobbler or cakes with ice cream & yes I would add cherry’s & pecans to top of cobbler/cake & maybe some coconut
Diana WRIGHT says
This dump cake sounds yummy but would be Sooooo much neter served with ice cream on top!!!!
Cindy Willitts says
There is nothing better than cobbler fresh out of the oven with a scoop (or two!) of ice cream that almost immediately begins to melt and run into and combine with the cobbler. YUM!
Mildred Burba says
I usually serve cobblers or pie with whipped cream but ice cream will do in a pinch
Linda says
hot out of the oven with vanilla ice cream topping.
YUM, yum!
Wendy Randall says
serve with ice cream
yellow cake mix
try making it with peaches
no cherries maybe to coconut
Vicki Plant says
I use a spice cake mix and add toasted pecans and a mix of cardamon and cinnamon to the pineapple. Probably whip cream because I seldom have ice cream in the freezer but I have saved a few interesting no churn ice cream recipes that could work.
Michelle T says
What kind of cake mix would you use for the crust (white, yellow, or spice cake)?
shellie satterlee says
I love to serve this warm dessert with vanilla bean icecream.
Soulful Psyche says
Made with spice cake is my favorite! This is the perfect fall treat or occasion when you need something delicious to make for a crowd.
debbie says
Like ice cream on the Pineapple dump cake
Susan Parrish Perry says
I love vanilla bean ice cream with warm peach dump cake cobbler, as do I with a lot of my cobblers and dump cakes.
Natalie says
This would be enhanced by serving with cinnamon or vanilla ice cream.
Robie says
if I have ice cream on hand I would rather serve ice cream. I would use the cherries 🍒 and coconut to bring out a tropical taste to it.
Larry says
Will try this for sure wife loves Pineapple so she will really be surprised.
Connie Hill says
I would serve with either ice cream or whipped cream. It would have to depend on my mood at the moment. I love both!
Theresa Adams says
Looks yummy
Ann Lounsbury says
I put Ice cream on my pineapple dump cake.
Sandra says
I would serve with vanilla ice cream.