Ingredients
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain) 🍍
1 (15.25 oz) box yellow or white cake mix 🍰
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 🧈
Optional: ½ cup shredded coconut or chopped pecans 🥥🌰
Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon for extra warmth 🌿
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Dump the Pineapple
Pour crushed pineapple with juice evenly into the baking dish.
3. Sprinkle Cake Mix
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the pineapple — do not stir.
4. Add Toppings
Optional: Sprinkle coconut, nuts, or cinnamon over the cake mix.
5. Drizzle Butter
Pour melted butter evenly over the top, covering as much dry mix as possible.
6. Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly.
7. Cool and Serve
Let it cool slightly, then serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Variations 🔄
Add a can of cherry pie filling for a pineapple-cherry combo 🍒
Use pineapple tidbits or chunks for texture 🍍
Add a splash of rum extract for a tropical kick 🍹