If you love easy desserts with big flavor, this Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake is sure to become a favorite. It combines sweet, juicy pineapple, tender coconut, and a rich buttery cake topping to create a delicious tropical-inspired dessert with very little effort.

No mixing bowls, complicated techniques, or lengthy preparation are needed. Simply layer the ingredients in a baking dish, add slices of butter, and let the oven do all the work.

As it bakes, the pineapple becomes warm and bubbly, the coconut develops a lightly toasted flavor, and the cake topping turns golden with crisp, buttery edges. Every serving offers a wonderful combination of fruity sweetness and comforting cake-like texture.

Enjoy it warm on its own or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.

Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake 🍍🥥

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Crushed pineapple in juice, undrained	1 (20-ounce) can
Pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained	1 (20-ounce) can
Sweetened shredded coconut	1 cup
Yellow cake mix	1 (15.25-ounce) box
Cold unsalted butter, thinly sliced	1 cup

How to Make Pineapple Coconut Dump Cake

Step 1 – Prepare the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2 – Add the pineapple

Pour the undrained crushed pineapple into the baking dish. Add the pineapple tidbits along with their juice and spread everything evenly across the bottom.

Step 3 – Sprinkle the coconut

Scatter the shredded coconut over the pineapple, distributing it evenly across the fruit layer.

Step 4 – Add the cake mix

Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the coconut. Make sure it covers the surface evenly. Do not mix the ingredients or prepare the cake mix beforehand.

Step 5 – Arrange the butter

Place the thin slices of cold butter across the entire cake mix layer, covering as much of the surface as possible.

Step 6 – Bake until golden

Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling around the edges and the top is golden brown with crisp, buttery spots.

Step 7 – Check the topping

If you notice any large patches of dry cake mix, drizzle a little melted butter over those areas and return the dish to the oven for a few more minutes.

Step 8 – Cool and enjoy

Remove from the oven and let the cake rest for approximately 15 minutes. This allows the pineapple filling to settle and thicken slightly before serving.

✨ A little tropical sweetness in every bite! This easy pineapple coconut dessert has everything you want in a homemade treat: juicy fruit, toasted coconut, and a golden buttery topping. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and whenever a simple dessert is just what you need.