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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Cupcakes

December 12, 2019 By Sharon Garofalow Leave a Comment

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Dump Cake Cupcakes use only one bowl and are ready quickly!

They have the same great Cherry Pineapple taste from one of my favorite dump cake recipes, but cook up way faster! 

Best of all? They are so easy to make you’ll think they are magic. 

I love that these are a cupcake that doesn’t need frosting and still taste amazing! 

A pan full of dump cake cupcakes

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Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Cupcakes are Delish! 

When it comes to cupcake recipes I usually love the really easy ones. I don’t want to use a lot of ingredients and I definitely don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen all day. 

I also don’t bake from scratch due to laziness. Plus, the cake mix people have figured out the perfect recipe to get a tasty flavor every time. 

Why would I think I can perfect that? 

This Dump Cupcake recipe cooks even faster than a traditional cupcake.

It’s inspired by my favorite Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake, which I consider the classic dump cake flavor, that is one of my most popular desserts ever. 

Instead of being served in a baking pan, though, it’s baked into individual cupcake liners. 

Having it served like this makes the perfect treat to take to parties, picnics, potlucks and let’s just be honest, anywhere where you don’t want to take on the task of washing more dishes.

It also makes the perfect little treat to pack on a lunchbox or take on the go.

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What is a Dump Cupcake?

If you’re saying what the heck is a dump cupcake? You are not alone. 

Most people have probably heard about this type of dessert even though they may not have tasted it before.

Dump Cakes are called that because you basically dump everything into the baking pan and bake it.

There’s usually little to no mixing involved which means not a lot of dirty dishes to clean. YES! 

So a Dump Cupcake is the same idea, but you just layer the ingredients in cupcake liners. 

Pineapple cherry dump cake as cupcakes

How to Make Dump Cake Cupcakes

While these are like a traditional dump cake, you do need to modify the process a little bit so they’ll be able to not be a goopy mess in the cupcake liner. 

You will need one bowl plus a cupcake pan for this recipe. But you can use your hands for the minimal amount of mixing you need to do.

Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 can crushed pineapple
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

While you usually use melted butter, or let the butter melt during the cooking process, here you use room temperature butter. 

The butter, when mixed with the cake mix, makes a crumb-like texture that helps to hold everything together like a traditional cupcake. 

easy dump cake cupcakes recipe on a platter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  3. In a bowl combine yellow cake mix and room temperature butter.
  4. Mix until it resembles wet sand. 
  5. Use half the batter to add a thin layer to the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  6. Top batter with crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling. 
  7. Top with the remaining cake batter.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. 

Making cupcakes this way does take a little more work than when you make a dump cake in a large dish. But they are worth it. 

The buttery cake and cherries are so good together! 

I don’t love messes so I used a spoon to add the layer of pineapple. Then I put the pie filling into a ziplock bag and cut the end off so I could “pipe” it into each liner. 

And even though we’re using liners, I love this cupcake pan. Regular cupcakes never stick! 

The liners are needed for this recipe because it ensures that these little treats stay together since they aren’t using a traditional batter. 

And I’m such a nerd for a batter bowl with a lid. I mean, I rarely need to save a batter where the lid comes in handy, but I have to have it! 

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Cupcakes on a tray

That’s it. Just bake and enjoy. These cupcakes are incredibly delicious and pack a punch of flavor!

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Yield: 12

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Cupcakes

easy and delicious dump cake cupcakes

These Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake Cupcakes are easy to make and delicious to eat! Make them for your next party!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 can crushed pineapple
  • 1 can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  3. In a bowl combine yellow cake mix and room temperature butter.
  4. Mix until it resembles wet sand. 
  5. Use half the batter to add a thin layer to the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  6. Top batter with crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling. 
  7. Top with the remaining cake batter.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 303Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 20mgSodium 388mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 1gSugar 22gProtein 2g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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About Sharon Garofalow

Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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