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Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake

If you love easy desserts that deliver big flavor with very little effort, this Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake is one to keep in your recipe collection. It combines juicy crushed pineapple, sweet coconut, buttery cake mix, and a golden, lightly crisp topping into a dessert that tastes wonderfully tropical.

The best part is that there is no complicated batter to prepare. Everything is layered directly into a baking dish, making this a perfect choice when you want a homemade dessert without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This dump cake is especially appealing because of its simplicity. There is no mixer required, and you do not need to worry about getting the cake batter perfectly mixed.

The crushed pineapple provides moisture and a naturally fruity flavor, while shredded coconut adds a chewy texture and tropical sweetness. Butter melts through the dry cake mix as it bakes, creating a rich, golden topping with deliciously crisp edges.

It is a great dessert for family dinners, potlucks, holidays, or whenever you need something sweet without a complicated preparation process.

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut
1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For serving, you can also use:

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Toasted coconut
Extra chopped nuts

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Greasing the dish helps prevent the fruit mixture from sticking around the edges and makes serving easier.

Step 2: Add the Pineapple

Pour the entire can of crushed pineapple, including its juice, evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Spread it gently with a spatula so the pineapple forms an even layer.

Do not drain the pineapple. The juice is important because it provides moisture while the cake bakes.

Step 3: Add the Cream of Coconut

Spoon the cream of coconut over the pineapple layer.

Spread it as evenly as possible. It does not have to form a perfectly smooth layer because the ingredients will naturally blend together as the cake bakes.

If the cream of coconut is thick, warming the unopened container slightly in warm water can make it easier to spread. Stir it well before adding it to the dish.