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Cranberry Dump Cake

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Cranberry Dump Cake is an effortless dessert combining tart cranberries with a sweet, buttery cake topping. Perfect for any occasion, this dish will impress your guests!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the Berries: In a mixing bowl, toss the cranberries with granulated sugar until well coated. Set aside.
  3. Layer the Ingredients: Evenly spread the cranberry mixture across the bottom of the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top.
  4. Melt and Pour Butter: Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it generously over the cake mix layer.
  5. Add Water: Pour water around the edges of the pan to create steam during baking.
  6. Bake and Enjoy: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts like pecans or walnuts. - You can substitute cranberries with blueberries or cherries for variation. - Ensure not to overbake for a gooey texture; check around the 40-minute mark.