Strawberry Pineapple Dump Cake

5 from 1 vote

This juicy strawberry pineapple dump cake is loaded with crushed pineapple, sweet strawberry pie filling and topped with a yellow cake mix and melted butter that bakes up into a golden slightly crispy crust.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 55

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Are you looking for a new dump cake recipe? If so you have to try this juicy strawberry pineapple dump cake. It’s loaded with crushed pineapple, sweet strawberry pie filling and topped with a yellow cake mix and melted butter that bakes up into a golden slightly crispy crust.

It’s an easy prep, quick bake, and sinfully delicious. This pineapple strawberry dump cake is one I recommend over and over again. It’s fruity, gooey, and has just the right amount of texture from the cake topping. Whether you need a quick dessert for a get together or just want something easy to throw in the oven, this one always delivers.

Pair your dump cake with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and dive in! Such a delicious but simple dessert to make. Also try my strawberry orange dump cake or peach dump cake.

Why You’ll Love This Dump Cake

Only 4 simple ingredients
No mixing bowls required
Sweet, fruity, and buttery
Perfect for last minute desserts
Enjoyed warm or cold

Ingredients

See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all ingredients and quantities.

Cake Mix – I used a yellow cake mix, but you can easily swap with a white cake mix. Any brand works.

Crushed Pineapple – You will use the juice and all for this dump cake recipe!

Strawberry Pie Filling – You can find this in the baking aisle next to pie fillings, nuts, marshmallows, etc. It’s the perfect thick, jammy base.

Butter – Either melt the butter or thinly slice it and place all over the cake. Don’t use margarine.

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Substitutions and Variations

Swap the strawberry pie filling for cherry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, or peach.
Use white or butter cake mix instead of yellow.
Add chopped nuts on top for crunch.
Sprinkle in sweetened shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.

NOTE: This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations

How to make Strawberry Pineapple Dump Cake

Start by prepping your pan and preheating your oven.
Dump the pie filling into your pan and spread it out evenly.
Then spoon the crushed pineapple with the juice over the top.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the whole cake, and level it out.
Next you’ll drizzle the melted butter all over the cake mix.
Bake as directed.

A close-up of a baked peach cobbler in a glass dish, showing a golden-brown, slightly cracked crust with hints of peach filling at the edges—reminiscent of the tempting layers in a strawberry pineapple dump cake.

Tips for Success

Make sure that when you spread the pie filling and pineapple that you do an even layer.
Spread the cake mix out evenly. Melted butter will settle in any divots otherwise.
Try to drizzle the butter over as much of the surface as possible to avoid the dry spots.
If slicing and topping with butter, try to ensure you evenly space the butter all over the cake. That way when it bakes the butter melts down and helps form that cake texture to the dry cake mix.
If you notice dry patches halfway through baking, gently spread the melted butter around.
Don’t overbake or it will dry out your cake quite a bit.

How to Store and Freeze

You can store your strawberry dump cake with pineapple covered in the fridge for 4-5 days. I find this cake is best eaten within the first few days as it is best eaten fresh and warm.

Make sure to cover tightly or place in a container with a lid to prevent air from getting to the cake.

If you want to freeze the dump cake, let it cool completely. Wrap tightly in two layers of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil or in a freezer-safe container. Freeze up to 2 months. You can thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat before serving.

A close-up of a plate with a serving of cherry dump cake, showing a golden crust and bright red cherry filling, hints of pineapple mixed in, with another plate in the background.

Recipe FAQs

Do I need to drain the pineapple?

No, the juice helps keep everything moist.

Why does my dump cake have dry spots?

The butter didn’t fully cover the cake mix. Try spread it evenly or checking midway through baking.

How do you reheat dump cake?

To reheat you can warm it up in the microwave for 20-30 second increments until it is warmed through. Or you can warm it up in the oven as well. If you reheat the dump cake I recommend covering with foil to prevent the cake from browning.

How do you know when a dump cake is done?

The cake mix topping will be golden and the filling will be bubbling.

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