Description
Cranberry Dump Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the sweet-tartness of cranberries with a soft cake topping, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the Cranberry Sauce: Evenly spread the cranberry sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, one egg, and half of the melted butter. Stir until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Pour Over Cranberries: Pour the cake batter over the cranberry layer and gently spread it out.
- Add Butter and Nuts: Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top of the batter. Sprinkle chopped nuts if desired.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or swapping cranberries for fruits such as blueberries or peaches. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.