Cranberry-Apple Dump Cake is a ridiculously easy dessert that delivers big on flavor. With tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a buttery cake topping, this treat is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a simple weeknight indulgence.
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Kitchen Equipment Needed
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Measuring cups
- Can opener
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 box yellow or spice cake mix (about 15.25 ounces)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Directions
- Prepare Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Fruit
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce over the apples and spread gently.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for added warmth.
- Add Cake Mix
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit layer.
- Drizzle Butter
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the surface is moistened.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top, if using.
- Bake
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve
- Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving, Serves 12)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 14g
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
This Cranberry-Apple Dump Cake is a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! 🍏🍒🍰
Cranberry-Apple Dump Cake
Cranberry-Apple Dump Cake is a ridiculously easy dessert that delivers big on flavor. With tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a buttery cake topping, this treat is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a simple weeknight indulgence.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Measuring cups
- Can opener
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 21-ounce can apple pie filling
- 1 14-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 box yellow or spice cake mix about 15.25 ounces
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- Directions
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Fruit
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce over the apples and spread gently.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for added warmth.
- Add Cake Mix
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit layer.
- Drizzle Butter
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the surface is moistened.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top, if using.
- Bake
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve
- Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
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