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Slow Cooker Dump Cake Recipe: Easy One-Pot Cherry Pineapple Dessert

Slow Cooker Dump Cake Recipe

A simple cherry pineapple dump cake prepared in layers inside a slow cooker. The fruit stays juicy while the dry cake mix transforms into a soft, buttery topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 21-ounce cans Cherry pie filling
  • 1 20-ounce can Crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 approximately 15.25-ounce box Yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • As desired Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. Spoon the two cans of cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Spread the undrained crushed pineapple over the cherry layer.
  4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit. Do not stir the layers together.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter gradually over as much of the cake mix as possible, then add the chopped nuts if using.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the fruit bubbles and the cake topping is set with lightly browned edges.
  7. Turn off the slow cooker and let the dessert stand uncovered for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the pineapple undrained because its liquid helps soften the dry cake mix. The topping will be softer than a conventional oven-baked dump cake because the slow-cooker lid retains moisture. For a LOW setting, cook for approximately 4–5 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking.