How To Make A Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake | Quick & Easy Dessert Idea

yellow cake mix

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: white cake mix

Almond flour is lower in carbs and adds a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle coconut taste.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cool whip

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with a little butter.

Grate 2 sticks of cold butter and set aside.

Pour 20 ounces of crushed pineapple into the bottom of the greased baking dish without draining it.

Add cherry pie filling on top of the pineapple and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers.

Sprinkle the grated butter over the cake mix, ensuring it covers the entire top.

Sprinkle 1 cup of chopped pecans over the butter and cake mix.

Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for 55 to 65 minutes until set and bubbling.

Let the cake cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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