Need a fast dessert recipe to make for a crowd? Look no farther than this Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk.
It's quick and easy and fruity and wonderful. Dump Cake recipes are the best for lazy bakers like myself. I like to share sweets with my friends and family, but I don't love being stuck in the kitchen for hours.
Make this Pineapple Dump Cake!
Every dump cake recipe that I make is super simple. And it's really fun to play around with flavors and ingredients.
These cakes really can't be screwed up, which I am super grateful for because I don't consider myself a skilled baker.
But I do consider myself a dessert-eating expert.
The yellow cake mix, crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk and coconut play really well together.
It's a good dessert to make for last-minute get-togethers or for a quick treat for your family.
Ingredients
- 2 20 oz. cans crushed Pineapple
- 1 15.75 oz. Boxed Yellow Cake Mix
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup coconut
The special can opener tool helps a lot. Make sure to make the holes big enough so that it easily comes out. Or just remove the lid entirely and use a spatula to scrape it all out.
I love using canned pineapple in dump cakes because of the amount of juice. Between that sweetened fruit juice and the butter, the cake mix is able to absorb it and end up tasting amazing!
Why Use Condensed Milk
Condensed milk is weird. I don't like the flavor of it straight out of the can, but when you add it to baked goods... crazy delicious.
Condensed milk adds a layer of flavor - kind of nutty, roasted, caramel-y - it is really hard to describe. It also is a great way to add creaminess plus it also adds a low-key sweetness.
While I normally love the cake and butter topping from a regular dump cake recipe, the condensed milk adds a crispiness to the top that you don't get otherwise.
It's a little bit of a different texture than normal, but I really like what the finished product tasted like.
Am I going to change all my dump cake recipes to include condensed milk? No. But will I play around with it some more? You betcha.
How to Make Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk and Coconut
To a 9 x 13 pan, add both cans of crushed pineapple with the juice.
Even though the flavors of this cake are coconut and pineapple, it doesn't come off like a pina colada. The flavors are actually pretty subtle.
Canned crushed pineapple is sweet and fruity but doesn't have an overwhelming pineapple flavor.
Spread dry cake mix over the top.
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the dry cake mix.
Pour the melted butter as evenly as possible across the top.
Sprinkle the coconut on the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
You may think that you can skip the butter when you are using the condensed milk. But don't skip it!
The butter and yellow cake is too good together. That is where all the goodness from a dump cake comes from. Otherwise, it's just fruit.
Have you ever made a dump cake in a crock pot? I made this Crock Pot Apple Cherry Dump Cake recently and it was just as good as in the oven. I'm sure you could make this recipe in the crock pot too.
The only difference would be that the crust wouldn't be quite so crispy in the crock pot version.
The coconut makes the crust a little bit chewy without giving it a super strong coconut flavor.
The condensed milk creates more of a crust on the top than a traditional dump cake recipe. The flavor doesn't change too much because of it.
I wouldn't say I'm a pineapple fan. But this Pineapple Dump Cake is scrumptious! I love that you can keep all of these items in your pantry and throw this dessert idea together whenever you need to.
Dessert emergencies are few and far between, but I think it's always good to be prepared.
More easy dump cake recipes
- This Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake classic and crazy tasty!
- This Crock Pot Apple Cherry Dump Cake with Pecans is slow-cooked for a delicious, buttery flavor.
- This Halloween Dump Cake is unique and perfect for chocolate lovers.
- This Peach Dump Cake from Spaceships and Laserbeams sounds wonderful!
- This Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake with Salted Caramel from Mess for Less is right up my alley!
Printable Recipe for Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake
You're going to love this Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk! It's fruity, buttery and has a coconut crust that you're going to crave. Pull these ingredients straight from the pantry and make this delicious sweet treat any time you want it!
Easy Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 2 20 oz. cans crushed Pineapple
- 1 15.75 oz. Boxed Yellow Cake Mix
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup coconut
Instructions
- To a 9 x 13 pan, add both cans of crushed pineapple with the juice.
- Spread dry cake mix over the top.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the dry cake mix.
- Pour the melted butter as evenly as possible across the top.
- Sprinkle the coconut on the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
Sheila Garretson says
Are you using unsweetened coconut or sweetened? Thanks !
Sharon Garofalow says
You can use either. Whatever you prefer!
Heather Knickerbocker says
Do you mean adding cherry pie filling?
Cindy says
I can't get enough of the luscious texture and incredible taste that the condensed milk brings to this dessert - it's pure indulgence, but sooo easy to make! Trust me, once you try this recipe, you'll never go back to a regular dump cake again.
Sharon Garofalow says
Agreed! It really does add something special.
Rita Joy says
Oh my goodness, I absolutely LOVE dump cake recipes! But, this pineapple dump cake with sweetened condensed milk is something new to me! I can imagine that sweetened condensed milk takes it right over the top delicious. I can't wait to try it the next time we have a house full of company. Thanks so much for sharing.
Sharon Garofalow says
It makes the cake mix crust something extra special.
Julie Evink says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE dump cakes and this pineapple dump cake with condensed milk was a hit! So easy to make and everyone loved it.
Sharon Garofalow says
Yes, it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Holly says
This pineapple dump cake with condensed milk was so much easier than I expected. I never know what to do with condensed milk and seem to always have some in the pantry! This is the solution.
Sharon Garofalow says
Yes! I love the effect it has on the cake mix crust!
Marye Audet says
Pineapple coconut dump cake sounds so tropical and delicious! I'm going to save this recipe for the middle of winter when I'm dreaming of beaches and tropical cocktails on the beach. How does the condensed milk affect this recipe?
Sharon Garofalow says
Great idea! The condensed milk mixes with the dry cake mix and coconut on top to make a really nice crust. It makes it a little more crunchy than when made with just butter like in the traditional recipes.
Melanie C says
Making a pineapple dump cake with condensed milk is genius! I LOVE this idea. I want to make it today, but I only have a white cake mix, do you think this will be ok?
Sharon Garofalow says
Absolutely! White Cake mix is totally fine for this pineapple dump cake.
One Crazy House says
This pineapple dump cake with condensed milk looks AH-MAZING! Can I try making it with a different fruit, instead of pineapple?
Sharon Garofalow says
Yes! I always like to include at least one can of pineapple for the texture and liquid but you can absolutely mix it with strawberry, cherry, peaches, even fruit cocktail!