Easy Dump Cake: Angel Food Pineapple Cake Recipe

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What’s not to love about dump cake recipes? And this one is in a class all by itself. When you need to serve a dessert on the light side, this fits the menu! The recipe makes 16 servings, with each one providing 127 calories, 0 fat; 0 cholesterol; 29 grams carbohydrate and 1.5 grams protein. With stats like that, you can feel confident to serve as a heart healthy and/or diabetic-friendly dessert. I always keep a box of angel food cake mix and a can of crushed pineapple on hand to make this dessert at a moment’s notice.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16
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Ingredients

Cost per serving $0.18 view details
  • 1 16-ounce box angel food cake mix
  • 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in its own juice, undrained
  • Optional topping: Powdered sugar or whipped topping

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350̊ F.
  2. Dump cake mix and undrained pineapple into an ungreased 9" x 12" baking pan.
  3. Stir together until well blended (see photos).
  4. Bake 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  5. Optional: To serve, dust with powdered sugar or top with a dollop of whipped cream topping.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 68g
Recipe makes 16 servings
Calories 137  
Calories from Fat 1 1%
Total Fat 0.16g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Potassium 97mg 3%
Total Carbs 32.14g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Sugars 19.24g 13%
Protein 2.66g 4%
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  • A.L. Wiebe
    March 5, 2012
    I have made cake many times since first reviewing the recipe. It never disappoints! I love it, not only because it's dead easy, but is not too heavy. It doesn't hurt that it makes me look like a genius in the kitchen, either. Thanks again for sharing!
    Beauty!! I'm heading back into camp soon, and have been looking for easy, delicious recipes (healthy is good too).
    Thank you for sharing this!
    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
    1 reply
    • A.L. Wiebe
      September 23, 2012
      Okay, I've made this quite a few times now, and it never disappoints. I love it, because it's so easy to just whip up, and it makes me look like a genius! LOL! Thanks again!
    • Janet Jones
      March 11, 2012
      It's not the way to make dump cake.
      I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
      3 replies
      • Stacey Maupin Torres
        December 2, 2012
        There are dozens of ways to make Dump Cake; it's a concept, not a recipe written in stone. Just like the soda pop cake (1 box of cake mix; 1 can of pop) ... it's considered a dump cake - and a very delicious one too. Nobody seems to know why or how it works so well; but it does.
        • Rosemary
          September 24, 2012
          maybe not, but it's good....
          • June 27, 2012
            How do you make it?
          • deb
            March 11, 2012
            I first got this recipe from Weight Watchers, I love to make this for my hubby, he loves it.
            I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
            1 person likes this review
            • Valerie
              April 9, 2012
              Made this for Easter dessert. My family loved it. So simple to make. Wanted something light as some of my kids had to go to their in laws first for a brunch. This was just the right dessert after a big meal. Even the 3 yr old asked for a second helping, he is a sweet fanatic. Even the 14 yr old who is not fond of sweets loved this cake.
              I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
              1 person likes this review
              • Tessie
                April 15, 2012
                IT LOOKS VERY NICE
                I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                • Donna
                  April 24, 2012
                  This is so easily made, and it is really good too! If you like simple, it is a must do!
                  I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                  • Judy Hall
                    August 23, 2012

                    Great recipe!
                    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                    • April
                      October 15, 2012
                      OMG a receipe can;t get any easier than this---cannot wait to try :)
                      I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                      • Samantha True Howard
                        October 15, 2012
                        i love it
                        I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                        • Bobby Lovera
                          November 3, 2012
                          I can't believe it! Only 2 ingredients.!
                          Must try this weekend!
                          Warning! I might put a big pinch of Shredded Coconut in there.
                          I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                          This is a variation
                          • Debbie
                            November 19, 2012
                            Could I possible use a yellow cake box mix in the place of the angel food cake box mix? Thanks
                            Planning on trying this recipe for Thanksgiving.
                            I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                            1 reply
                            • Salad Foodie
                              November 21, 2012
                              Debbie ~ I did reply to this question when 1st you asked, but I don't see it listed here so at the risk of double posting, I don't want you to think I'm ignoring you and will respond again: Subbing a traditional cake mix would have some problems. They require eggs, oil and water, and while the undrained pineapple has the liquid it has no eggs and oil. It's worth a try though as I have recipes that use a regular cake mix and dump together with canned fruit and butter, etc. There the cake mix is dry but cooks in as a crumb topping. Let's hear from you if you try it and invent a variation that works!
                            • Neva
                              December 1, 2012


                              I made this cake and made a cream chees/whipped cream topping to serve with it. Slam dunk smash hit.
                              I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                              1 reply
                              • May 19, 2013
                                Could you share the recipe for the frosting? Thank you!
                              • Stacey Maupin Torres
                                December 2, 2012
                                Great recipe. I love simple with a wow factor; and this is it! I compare it to the soda pop cake (1 box of any flavor cake mix + 1 can of soda; that's all) - Both are awesome. Thank you for sharing.
                                I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
                                • Nina
                                  December 2, 2012
                                  Love this recipe, simple.
                                  I've cooked/tasted this recipe!

                                  Comments

                                  • Bobbi Holland
                                    April 10, 2013
                                    Has anyone tried this in a bundt pan?
                                    1 reply
                                    • Salad Foodie
                                      April 11, 2013
                                      Bobbi ~ this cake is mixed in the pan it is baked in, so trying to mix it in a bundt pan would be awkward because of all the ridges; seems it might take too long to get cake mix and pineapple stirred sufficiently without overmixing. If you prepared it in a bowl and poured into the bundt pan that would probably work. But the baked cake texture is light and loose, not the compact cake texture we think of as a bundt cake. That being said, using a bundt pan for this cake is an intriguing idea.....and you could be the first to try it out!
                                    • March 20, 2013
                                      I made this.. YUCK!!
                                      • Debra
                                        March 17, 2013
                                        I needed 2 lite desserts to follow traditional St. Pat's dinner tomorrow. Now need only one more. Thane you, heading for the kitchen now!
                                        • Shalina Silva
                                          February 19, 2013
                                          Looks something my kid and i would enjoy making together. Will sure try this!
                                          • Debbie
                                            November 19, 2012
                                            Could I use a box of yellow or white cake mix instead of angel food cake mix? Thanks
                                            1 reply
                                            • Salad Foodie
                                              November 19, 2012
                                              You would have a brand new creation if you did! The standard cake mix requires eggs, oil and water; while the pineapple has some liquid, there's no eggs to aid in leavening and richness. I think you could tinker with your idea and come up with a variation but I wouldn't suggest doing that for a special occasion until you've worked out the specifics and it's foolproof. Good luck and if you succeed, please share!
                                            • April
                                              October 15, 2012
                                              OMG a receipe can't get any easier than this---cannot wait to try Thanks :)
                                              • Salad Foodie
                                                August 20, 2012
                                                Susan, a cake you can take to parties and funerals too, and which doesn't blow everyone's calorie count is perfect! Thanks for your feedback.
                                                • susan
                                                  August 19, 2012
                                                  Made this last night for dessert after a casual grill party on our screen porch. Today, I am baking another one to bring to a funeral reception. Everyone loves that it so easy to make and not as many calories as other sweet desserts.
                                                  • Salad Foodie
                                                    April 25, 2012
                                                    Donna ~ Thanks so much for your review, and I am glad you enjoyed it. Some day I'm going to get brave and try it with other fruits.
                                                    • Salad Foodie
                                                      April 10, 2012
                                                      Valerie ~ I'm delighted the cake hit the bullseye for your Easter dinner. And to have satisfied the kids too, is frosting on the cake, pardon the pun!
                                                      • Dena
                                                        March 10, 2012
                                                        I also can't wait to try this !!! With cholesterol in the family Angel food cake and Pineapple~Two wonderful ingredients!! YUM I'm sure!!! Thank-you so much!
                                                        • judee
                                                          March 10, 2012
                                                          How easy is this and it looks so delicious and relatively low in calories. Great idea for a last minute cake. Thanks
                                                          • Veronica Gantley
                                                            March 5, 2012
                                                            I cant wait to try this. I was thinking about making it for Easter. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.

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