Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

The simple preparation for this Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake makes it a fabulous no-fuss sweet treat to enjoy. Serve it warm straight from the crockpot with a sprinkling of toasted almonds and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate easy sweetfix.

Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

If you aren't familiar with dump cakes I'm delighted to introduce them to you. Just as the name suggests, to make this cake, the ingredients are dumped into the crockpot with very little prep work required. They're a fun dessert to make and quite suitable for beginner cooks or reluctant bakers. Children, with a little help from an adult, can make this crockpot version with ease. The original dump cake recipe concept followed the invention of boxed cake mixes, and variations of dump cakes are still the rave today. You can vary the type of fruit or flavor of cake mix you use and create your own variation. Another recipe for baking in a slow cooker is this recipe for upside down German Chocolate Cake topped with a warm ganache. Also, don't miss this holiday recipe for  Sweet and Salty Crockpot Candy. You may like this Peach Cobbler Dump Cake from the Slow Roasted Italian, too.

Tips for Making Crockpot Dump Cake Desserts

Things to remember:

• Crockpots vary wildly in how they cook depending on shape, age and manufacturer. Get to know your appliance and how it works and make adjustments to cooking times as needed.
• You may adapt the flavor of pie filling used in the same amount, to suit your taste.
• Crockpots, aka slow cookers, are a moist cooking environment. The purpose of the paper towels is to prevent the condensation that forms on the lid from dripping into the cake batter.
• The top of this cake may not be quite as brown as it would be baked in the oven. The purpose of the toasted almonds in this recipe, is to add flavor and texture.
• If you prefer, a yellow cake mix can be used in place of the golden butter flavor called for in the recipe.
• Dump cakes are much like fruit cobblers and make the ideal opportunity to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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Crockpot Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Resting time20 mins

Total Time4 hrs 25 mins

Course: Cake, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot-cherry-pineapple-dump-cake

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 375kcal

Ingredients

• 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 21 oz cherry pie filling
• 1 15.25 oz box golden butter cake mix
• ½ cup butter melted
• ¼ cup sliced almonds toasted
• vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

• Spray the bottom and sides of a 6 quart oval crockpot with cooking spray. Spread the crushed pineapple with the juice on the bottom. Spread the cherry pie filling over pineapple.
  
  
• In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter and cake mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over the fruit.
  
  
• Cover the opening of the crockpot with doubled paper towels then fit the lid firmly on top. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
  
  
• Rest uncovered for 20 minutes then serve sprinkled with toasted almonds and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  
  

Notes

To toast almonds for crockpot method: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 5-7 minutes or until lightly golden and fragrant. 

Oven version: Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over bottom of dish. Pour (2) cans of cherry pie filling over pineapple. Sprinkle with dry cake mix then drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the top is golden.  Sprinkle with almonds during the last 15 minutes of baking. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

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