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A warm, gooey dump cake featuring sweet crushed pineapple, rich coconut-pecan frosting, buttery yellow cake, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans. An incredibly easy dessert perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.

German Chocolate Dump Cake

A warm, gooey dump cake featuring sweet crushed pineapple, rich coconut-pecan frosting, buttery yellow cake, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans. An incredibly easy dessert perfect for holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 1 can crushed pineapple undrained (20 oz)
  • 1 can coconut-pecan frosting 12 oz
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • Optional Toppings
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate drizzle
  • Toasted coconut

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • measuring cups
  • can opener
  • spoon
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Spread undrained crushed pineapple evenly into the dish.
  3. Spoon coconut-pecan frosting over the pineapple.
  4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top without stirring.
  5. Add chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
  6. Drizzle melted butter evenly across the surface.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Do not mix the layers.
Real butter produces the best golden crust.
Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition (Per Serving)