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.

You don’t even need a mixing bowl—just layer, bake, and enjoy!

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

1. Prepare Baking Dish
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. 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.
3. Add Cake Mix
   • Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit layer.
4. 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.
5. Bake
   • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
6. 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.

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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.