Rice Cooker Pineapple Dump Cake
Darlings, let me tell you—I’ve had some brilliant ideas in my day, but this one might just take the cake.
Literally. There I was, staring at my rice cooker, wondering if I could convince it to do more than overcook rice and take up counter space. And voila! The Rice Cooker Pineapple Dump Cake was born.
Yes, I’m about to show you how to make a fabulous dessert with almost zero effort, and it’s so delicious, your oven will start gathering dust out of pure jealousy.
This recipe is for those days when you want cake but can’t be bothered to preheat anything or, heaven forbid, break out a mixer. We’re talking one pot, minimal cleanup, and a whole lot of yum.
So grab your rice cooker, toss in some pineapple, cake mix, and a few other goodies, and let’s show the world that even our lazy days can be sweet, fruity, and totally divine. Because if there’s one thing I know, it’s that a diva deserves dessert—no matter how little effort she puts into making it!
Rice Cooker Pineapple Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 rice cppler 5 cup-size or larger
Ingredients
- 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple undrained
- 1/2 box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Grease the rice cooker bowl.
- Add the crushed pineapple.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the filling.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
- Set the rice cooker to the 'cake' or 'cook' setting. Cook for 60-70 minutes or until set.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Little Extras
Tropical flavor:
Add 1 tsp rum extract to the pineapple.
Cherry addition:
Mix in 1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries.
Nutty topping:
Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts over the top before cooking.
Presentation Suggestions:
Rice Cooker Chic:
Serve your Rice Cooker Pineapple Dump Cake directly from the rice cooker with a flourish, as if you’ve just revealed a grand culinary secret. Who needs fancy bakeware when you’ve got a rice cooker? Just make sure to unplug it first—nobody wants to dig into a live wire dessert!
Tropical Getaway:
Dress up your cake with a sprinkle of extra coconut on top, then plop a tiny cocktail umbrella into each slice. It’s like a mini-vacation in every bite! Bonus points if you serve it with a side of piña colada—no one will care where the cake was baked after a sip or two.
Fancy Not-So-Fancy:
Plate each slice on your fanciest china (or whatever mismatched plates you can find), and garnish with a mint leaf or two. Call it “deconstructed pineapple tart” and watch your guests nod appreciatively, as if they have any idea what that even means.
The ‘Oops, I Did It Again’ Display:
Lean into the casual vibe by serving your cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a smirk, as if to say, “Yep, I just pulled this off with a rice cooker. No big deal.” Sprinkle on some extra shredded coconut or nuts if you’re feeling extra—because why not?
Going Bananas:
Want to take it up a notch? Slice a banana and fan it out beside each piece of cake. You’ll look like you’ve got serious plating skills when really, you’re just proving how great you are at finding things in your kitchen that don’t require extra effort.
Craving something sweet and effortless? Grab those ripe bananas and chocolate chips, and whip up this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Dump Cake!
Click the recipe link and let the deliciousness begin—your taste buds will thank you!
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