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Fruity Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk

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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. 

Condensed milk dump cake with pineapple and coconut in a small bowl.

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

ingredients for pineapple dump cake with condensed milk

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

dump cake with crushed pineapple for a dump cake recipe

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.

yellow cake mix on top of crushed pineapple for a dump cake

Spread dry cake mix over the top.

pineapple dump cake with condensed milk on top

Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the dry cake mix.

pineapple dump cake with yellow cake mix and melted butter

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. 

dump cake with condensed milk and pineapple on a table

The coconut makes the crust a little bit chewy without giving it a super strong coconut flavor. 

coconut pineapple dump cake with condensed milk

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. 

pineapple coconut dump cake with condensed milk

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. 

dump cake recipe with coconut and condensed milk

More easy dump cake recipes

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!

Pan of Pineapple Dump Cake next to a serving on a small white plate.

Easy Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk

OMG. This Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk is crusty and delicious and has a gorgeous coconut layer that makes it sing.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 424kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 20 oz. cans crushed Pineapple
  • 1 15.75 oz. Boxed Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 12Servings | Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 412mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 56g
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39 Comments

  1. Sheila Garretson says:

    Are you using unsweetened coconut or sweetened? Thanks !

  2. Heather Knickerbocker says:

    Do you mean adding cherry pie filling?

  3. 5 stars
    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 5 stars
    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.

  7. 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?

    1. 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.

  8. Melanie C says:

    5 stars
    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?

  9. One Crazy House says:

    5 stars
    This pineapple dump cake with condensed milk looks AH-MAZING! Can I try making it with a different fruit, instead of pineapple?

    1. 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!

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