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Dump Cake Recipe: Easy Dessert Made with Layers of Flavors
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Dump Cake Recipe: Easy Dessert Made with Layers of Flavors

A no-mix dessert with canned pineapple, chocolate sauce, and cake mix for a rich, buttery result. This 10-minute assemble, 45-minute bake is moist, golden, and layered with caramelized pineapple goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Canned Pineapple, 1 (10 oz) can
  • Pineapple Juice, 2 tbsp
  • Yellow Cake Mix, 1 box (vanilla or butter flavor)
  • Chocolate Sauce, 1/2 cup (dairy-free optional)
  • Butter, 1/4 cup (or vegetable oil)
  • Salt, pinch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray
  3. Pour 2 tbsp pineapple juice into the bottom
  4. Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer
  5. Sprinkle 2 tbsp reserved pineapple juice over slices
  6. Pour melted butter evenly over pineapple
  7. Evenly spread chocolate sauce over pineapple
  8. Add pinch of salt for balance
  9. Add all cake mix, pressing gently into liquid
  10. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden
  11. Let cool 10 minutes before unmolding

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g

Notes

Microwave butter until melted (not bubbly) for even distribution
Use a springform pan to create distinct layers
Add 1/4 cup chopped nuts for texture
For gooey center, reduce baking time by 5 minutes
Use coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free option
Press cake mix firmly with a spoon to avoid air pockets
Check internal temperature at 190°F to prevent overbaking

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