Preparation:

1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

2: Assemble the Cake

1. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
2. Layer the undrained crushed pineapple on top of the cherry filling, spreading it out evenly.
3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers, ensuring complete coverage.
4. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
5. If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts over the top for added crunch.

3: Bake

1. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

4: Cool and Serve

1. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving.
2. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.