Daddy Dump Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 272
This classic Southern dessert is the ultimate "fix it and forget it" treat, often described as a rich, buttery cobbler. By layering fruit, cake mix, and butter without any stirring, you create a golden, bubbly crust over a sweet fruit base. It’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that is just as easy to make as it is delicious to eat.
This is recipe #272 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.
Ingredients
- 20 oz. can Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 20 oz. can Cherry pie filling
- 1 box Yellow cake mix
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
- 1 cup Salted butter (sliced)
Instructions
- Prep Pan: Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Fruit Base: Spread the crushed pineapple (including the juice) evenly along the bottom of the pan.
- Layer Fruit: Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pineapple, distributing it evenly. Do not mix the layers.
- Add Cake Mix: Pour the dry cake mix over the fruit layers, spreading it out to cover the edges.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Butter Topping: Place the butter slices across the entire top, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips
The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility,feel free to experiment with different cake mixes or fruit fillings to find your favorite combination. For the best result, make sure your butter slices cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible to ensure a perfectly golden, cobbler-like crust!
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
521Fat
27 gSat. Fat
13 gCarbs
69 gFiber
3 gNet carbs
66 gSugar
31 gProtein
4 gSodium
533 mgCholesterol
49 mg