dump cake (pg 203)

ingredients

2 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
1 (16 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 white cake mix
2 sticks butter
coconut

method

in a 9x13 cake pan spread evenly the cherry pie filling. next layer on the pineapple, juice and all. sprinkle the dry cake mix. slice the butter lengthwise for the next layer. sprinkle generously with coconut. bake 325 degrees for 90 minutes (checking carefully after 60 minutes so it doesn't burn.) serves 12.

thoughts

hello, readers, this is caitlin. for those of you who don't know, i am working as a nanny. i made this dish with my little one (23-months today!!). it was a very kid-friendly method. i dumped the heavy/syrupy things--she'd spread them around, i'd put sprinkling stuff in her hand--she'd sprinkle (with the cutest look of joy i've ever seen), and she'd place the butter as i cut it. the cake itself was very rich. i'd say more 24ish servings, rather than 12.


in a completely unrelated note--pictures should be posted this weekend, so check previous entry to see the amazingness.