This cake seems to have been the busy homemaker’s answer to a quick and easy dessert. By definition, it is not a cake, but it is made with some off-the-grocery-shelf prepared products that made it an easy answer to a dessert that the whole family could enjoy. Many variations followed this initial recipe, including one made with spice cake mix and apple pie filling.

• 1 large can crushed pineapple
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 2 sticks butter or margarine, melted
• ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
• vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

Dump Cake

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