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This delightful recipe is a dessert dream come true—sweet, simple, and so satisfying. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, including a trusty box of cake mix, it’s the perfect no-fuss treat for busy weeknights, potlucks, or when a sweet craving strikes. It is VERY EASY!
Imagine juicy cherries bubbling away in their own syrupy goodness, topped with a buttery, golden cake crust that’s just the right mix of soft and crisp.
To make it, you’ll stir together sweet cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple a bit of sugar and cinnamon in a baking dish. No need to mix it in a bowl, the pan will work great. Plus, less dishes to wash. 🙂
Sprinkle a box of yellow cake mix evenly over the top, pour on some melted butter and sprinkle with chopped pecans. As it bakes, the magic happens—the buttery cake mix transforms into a crumbly, cobbler-style topping that’s simply irresistible.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert that tastes like it took hours, but really only took minutes to prep.
It’s comforting, crowd-pleasing, and oh-so-delicious—just the way a cobbler should be!
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 (15.2 oz) white cake mix
- 1 C butter, melted
- 1/2 C pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Grab a 9x13 pan and spray it with cooking spray.
- Pour the crushed pineapple (don't drain it), cherry pie filling, brown sugar and cinnamon into the pan. Stir it well to combine.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the top.
- Pour the melted butter over the cake mix. It's ok if it doesn't cover it completely.
- Dot the cake mix with the pecans.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes before you dig in.
Serve with vanilla ice cream. Delicious!
this is a dump cake, not a cobbler but it is delicious