Cherry Pineapple Cake

Name: Cherry Pineapple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12-15 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (16 ounces each) pitted tart red cherries, drained; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained; 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup butter, melted; Whipped cream, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield 12-15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe is fancy enough to serve to company. I love to serve with it with a dollop of whip cream.—Elaine De Rue, Hilton, New York

Ingredients

2 cans (16 ounces each) pitted tart red cherries, drained
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

Spread cherries and pineapple with juice over the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Top with nuts. Sprinkle dry cake mix over all. Pour butter evenly over cake mix.
Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Cool. Invert onto a serving plate. Cut into squares. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 268 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.