Cherry Pie Cake Recipe

This easy Cherry Pie Cake is a delightful twist on classic desserts! A simple combination of cherry pie filling, pineapple, cake mix, and coconut creates a surprisingly delicious and moist cake. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a quick weeknight treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 536.1 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Cherry Pie Cake

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How to Make Cherry Pie Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. Pour one (21 ounce) can of cherry pie filling into the prepared pan.
  4. Drain one (20 ounce) can of pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. Spread the pineapple evenly over the cherry filling.
  5. Pour the reserved pineapple juice over the pineapple.
  6. Evenly sprinkle one (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix over the pineapple.
  7. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded coconut over the cake mix.
  8. Sprinkle ½ cup of chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts recommended) over the coconut.
  9. Melt ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter and drizzle evenly over the entire cake.
  10. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

77g

Carbs

20g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Pie Cake?

Cherry Pie Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Pie Cake?

Cherry Pie Cake has approximately 536.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 49 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Pie Cake?

The key ingredients for Cherry Pie Cake are Cherry Pie Filling, Crushed Pineapple In Juice, Butter Recipe Cake Mix, Flaked Coconut, Pecan Pieces, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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