If you're on the hunt for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the flavors of coconut and cherry in a symphony of sweet satisfaction, look no further than the classic coconut cherry dump cake. Perfectly balancing the sweet tartness of cherries with a moist, coconut-infused cake, this dessert is a staple at potlucks, family gatherings, and gatherings of friends.
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COCONUT CHERRY DUMP CAKE
This recipe is more like a cobbler than a cake, and so easy to prepare! Just dump the ingredients into the pan one by one and bake. Would be great for a baby or bridal shower or another celebration. Enjoy!
Provided by averybird
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 18-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (if using a glass baking pan lower oven temperature to 325 degrees). Make sure the rack is in the center position.
- Spoon the pineapple evenly over the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9" pan.
- Add the layer of cherry filling over the pineapple.
- Add the dry cake mixture, spread evenly so that it reaches all sides of the pan.
- Drizzle the entire pan with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the coconut and pecans evenly over the top of the cake.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes, until the cake is a deep brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream on top!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 265.3, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 17.7, Protein 2.6
CHERRY, PINEAPPLE & COCONUT DUMP CAKE
This dish was prepared for the January 2015 meeting of Curious Cuisiners by Sue Shackley.
Provided by Happy Cook
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325. DO NOT MIX ANYTHING!
- 2. Place ingredients into pan in order listed: pie filling, pineapple, cake mix placed even over filling, butter, coconut and pecans.
- 3. Bake for 1 hour. Keep refrigerated. You could substitute other pie fillings like apple, peach or blueberry.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
- Pit the cherries before using them.
- If you don't have sweetened shredded coconut, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut and add 1/2 cup of sugar to the recipe.
- Be sure to mix the cake batter well.
- Do not overmix the cake batter or it will become tough.
- Pour the melted butter over the cake batter before baking.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve the cake with whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
This coconut cherry dump cake is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tart filling. It is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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