Cranberry Dump Cake
Cranberry Dump Cake is a delightful, effortless dessert that combines tart cranberries with a sweet, buttery cake topping. Perfect for holiday festivities or cozy evenings, this treat creates a warm, inviting aroma in your kitchen. Its simplicity makes it a favorite among friends and family, and serving it warm with ice cream or chilled with whipped cream elevates the experience to an unforgettable delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) cranberry sauce
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the cranberry sauce evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cranberry layer without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top of the cake mix.
- If using, sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix cinnamon or nutmeg into the cranberry sauce before layering. - Swap cranberries for blueberries or cherries for a different twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.