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Pina Colada Dump Cake

A delightful dessert combining the tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple in a simple, layered dump cake that's perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Layer
  • 2 cans 20 oz each crushed pineapple, undrained Make sure to use good-quality, canned pineapple; it adds moisture and flavor to the cake.
  • 1 cup diced pineapple, fresh or canned and lightly drained Fresh pineapple really shines but canned works great, too.
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut This adds a lovely texture and coconut flavor.
Cream Layer
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk Bring the magic of creaminess—do not skip or substitute this!
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream or heavy cream For a decadent touch.
Cake Layer
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Choose a good-quality brand for best results.
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
Optional Garnish
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks or tidbits Add on top for extra garnish!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pour the crushed pineapple with its juice evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  3. Add the diced pineapple on top, then sprinkle the shredded coconut equally.
Adding Cream and Cake Layers
  1. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the fruit layer, followed by the coconut cream or heavy cream.
  2. Take the dry yellow cake mix and sprinkle it evenly across the entire surface.
  3. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  4. If desired, scatter pineapple chunks on top for extra flavor.
Baking
  1. Place the baking dish into the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
  2. Look for a golden brown top and bubbly edges to indicate it’s done.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Can prepare layers a day in advance; bake fresh for best results. Optional: enhance flavors with crushed macadamia nuts or toasted coconut.