Pineapple Lemon Dump Cake contains tangy pineapples topped with a buttery lemon cake crust.
Pairs well with creamy vanilla ice cream or real whipped cream.
EDITOR’S NOTE (November 20, 2021): You’re invited to click here to watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel.
DISCLAIMER (NOT SPONSORED): I have not been paid to endorse the pictured products. Delighted to share the ingredients I purchased and used to make this delicious dessert.
I’m often asked if a yellow cake mix will work on my super popular Pineapple Dump Cake which is topped with a yellow cake mix.
The questions inspired me to go into the kitchen and give it a try!
After baking this recipe with a Super Moist Lemon Cake Mix… and eating a generous serving, I know for sure that a lemon cake mix will work!
The lemon flavored cake and the tart pineapples are a delicious combination.
THE PINEAPPLES
This recipe is flexible. Use one can of crushed pineapples in juice and one can of pineapple tidbits in juice. Or use two crushed and two tidbits.
After making this dump cake several times, I’ve noticed that name brand canned pineapples taste MUCH better than some generic brands.
I must admit that I’ve used some generic brands of pineapples that were excellent.
However, some were NOT good in this recipe and that’s the reason for this helpful tip.
TOP CAKE CRUST
It is necessary to scatter pieces of unsalted butter over the top of the cake mix to help it thoroughly bake.
How To Read & Follow A Recipe: Tips for Beginners
Create a relaxing environment. Play favorite music while in the kitchen. I love listening to classical or gospel music.
Watch Recipe Videos. If you’re a visual learner (like me), watching a video tutorial is a very helpful when making a new recipe.
Mise en place is a super time saver. This French cooking term translates as “putting in place.” It means prepping/measuring ingredients and chopping food before you start cooking.
HELPFUL BAKING TIP
After baking the Pineapple Lemon Dump Cake for 20 minutes, remove from oven.
Use a spatula or spoon to gently combine the dry patches of cake mix with melted butter.
Pineapple Lemon Dump Cake contains tangy pineapples topped with a buttery lemon cake crust. 
This recipe is flexible. Use one can of crushed pineapples in juice and one can of pineapple tidbits in juice. Or use two crushed and two tidbits. 
It is necessary to scatter pieces of unsalted butter over the top of the cake mix to help it thoroughly bake. 