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Delicious German Chocolate Dump Cake topped with coconut and nuts.

German Chocolate Dump Cake

A quick and easy dump cake featuring sweet pineapple, toasted coconut, and pecans, resulting in a rich and comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 can German chocolate frosting (12 oz) Use your favorite brand.
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, undrained (20 oz) The juice keeps the cake tender.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toast them briefly for extra crunch.
  • 1/2 cup butter, sliced Use unsalted butter to control the salt.
  • 1 cup shredded coconut Either sweetened or unsweetened works.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread the crushed pineapple evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Spoon dollops of German chocolate frosting over the pineapple.
  5. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the frosting and pineapple layer.
  6. Distribute the chopped pecans and shredded coconut evenly over the cake mix.
  7. Arrange the butter slices evenly over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
  2. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, caramel, or whipped cream. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.