| It's called Dump Cake and it is very popular in my family and at work where I first got the recipe. Dump Cake * 1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple (in syrup) -- undrained * 1 21-oz. can cherry (or blueberry or blackberry) pie filling * 1 yellow cake mix (NOT one with pudding in the mix) * 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds) * 1 stick butter (do not substitute margarine) Lightly spray 9 x 13 pan (preferably glass) with Pam (or a light coating of other vegetable oil). Spread crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling in bottom of pan, gently stirring to mix evenly. Sprinkle cake mix in an even layer on top; gently "level" with hand, taking care not to poke into fruit layer. Sprinkle nuts evenly over the top of the cake. Slice the butter into very thin slices (this works best when the butter is very cold). Place butter evenly over entire top of cake, covering as much of the surface as possible. (NOTE: You may need a little more than one stick of butter, depending on the size of the pan you use.) Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes, until top is lightly browned and fruit is bubbling. May be served warm or cold, but it's best served warm with vanilla ice cream. |