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Tropical Cherry Coconut Dump Cake: Irresistibly Gooey Delight!


  • Author: Sophie
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the Tropical Cherry Coconut Dump Cake, where the luscious sweetness of ripe cherries meets the creamy richness of coconut. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with a gooey, cake-like base topped with a crunchy coconut layer that melts in your mouth.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Filling:
    • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
    • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • Cake Layer:
    • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
    • 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the cherry pie filling evenly across the bottom.
  3. Pour the coconut milk over the cherry filling, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and shredded coconut.
  5. Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the cherry and coconut layers.
  6. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the cake mix.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for the butter.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: desserts
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22 grams
  • Sodium: 250 milligrams
  • Fat: 15 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 10 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 45 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 3 grams
  • Cholesterol: 30 milligrams

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