Gooey Amish Pineapple Dump Cake

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Gooey Amish Pineapple Dump Cake

This Gooey Amish Pineapple Dump Cake is an old-fashioned, no-fuss dessert where everything “dumps” into the pan — no mixing bowls, no stress. Juicy pineapple, brown sugar, and butter melt together under a soft cake topping to create a rich, gooey center and lightly crisp top.

Perfect for potlucks, church dinners, or when you need an easy crowd-pleaser.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Ridiculously easy (no mixing!)

  • Ultra gooey and buttery

  • Uses simple pantry ingredients

  • Tastes amazing warm with ice cream

  • Classic Amish-style comfort dessert

Prep & Bake Time

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • Bake Time: 45–50 minutes

  • Total Time: ~55 minutes

  • Servings: 10–12

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (20 oz each) crushed pineapple with juice

  • ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Pineapple Layer

Spread crushed pineapple with all the juice evenly in the baking dish.

Sprinkle brown sugar and granulated sugar evenly over the pineapple. Drizzle vanilla extract on top.

3. Cake Mix Layer

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pineapple layer.
(Optional: sprinkle cinnamon over the cake mix for warmth.)

4. Butter Magic

Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix, making sure most of the surface is covered. Do not stir.

5. Bake

Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.

6. Rest & Serve

Let cool for 10–15 minutes to set slightly — the center will stay deliciously gooey.

Serve warm.

Serving Ideas

  • Vanilla ice cream (classic)

  • Whipped cream

  • Caramel drizzle

  • Toasted coconut on top

Pro Tips for Extra Gooey Texture

  • Don’t drain the pineapple — the juice is key

  • Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor

  • Slightly underbake if you love a softer center

  • Butter coverage matters — don’t skip spots

Variations

  • Pineapple Cherry Dump Cake: Add a can of cherry pie filling

  • Pineapple Coconut: Sprinkle shredded coconut on top

  • Pineapple Cream Cheese: Drop small cubes of cream cheese over the pineapple

  • Nutty Version: Add chopped pecans to the top

Storage

  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days

  • Reheat in microwave or oven until warm

Estimated Calories

Approximately 380–420 calories per serving, depending on portion size.

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