Papaya Punch Dump Cake
Oh, honey, let me tell you about the time I tried to be all fancy and make a fruit salad for a dinner party. Long story short: it ended up looking like a sad little tropical storm in a bowl.
So, what’s a diva to do when life hands her papayas and pineapples? Make a dump cake, of course!
Enter the Papaya Punch Dump Cake—my sweet, tropical escape without ever leaving the kitchen. This dessert is like a vacation in your mouth, minus the sunburn.
Juicy papaya, zesty lime, and a buttery, coconutty topping that’ll have you feeling like you’re lounging on a beach somewhere. It’s ridiculously easy—just dump, bake, and get ready to be whisked away to paradise.
Even if your beach body isn’t ready, at least your dessert game will be!
Papaya Punch Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh papaya diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts optional
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup coconut cream for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish because no one wants to scrape cake off the sides.
- Spread the diced papaya and pineapple chunks evenly in the bottom of the dish. It’s like laying the foundation of a tropical paradise!
- Drizzle the lime juice over the fruit and sprinkle with the shredded coconut. This is where things start to get fruity!
- In a separate bowl, mix the cake mix, sugar, ground ginger, and cinnamon together. Now, dump this dry mix over the fruit like you're covering it in a sweet, tropical snow.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the top, making sure every inch gets a buttery bath. Sprinkle the chopped macadamia nuts on top if you're feeling nutty.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Try to resist the temptation to dive in too early!
- Optional: Once the cake is out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle with coconut cream for an extra creamy punch.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Little Extras
Mango Madness:
Swap out half the papaya for diced mango for a sweeter, even more tropical flavor.
Spicy Surprise:
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cake mix for a surprising kick that balances the sweetness.
Papaya Punch Sundae:
Serve warm with a scoop of coconut or vanilla ice cream on top—because who says you can’t have cake and ice cream?
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve this Papaya Punch Dump Cake in a festive dish with tropical-themed napkins and plates.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge on the side.
You could even add some tiny cocktail umbrellas for that extra vacation vibe. Trust me, this cake will be the life of your (tropical) party!
Ready to escape to a tropical paradise without leaving your kitchen?
Whip up this Papaya Punch Dump Cake and let the flavors take you on a sweet, sunny getaway—no passport required! 🍍🌴
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