Description
Enjoy the comforting blend of sweet apples and tart cranberries in this simple, festive dump cake perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh apples, peeled and diced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if preferred)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced apples, dried cranberries, and cinnamon. Toss until fruits are well-coated.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layer without mixing it in.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring all areas are covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Feel free to swap cranberries for blueberries or add nuts for crunch. - For an extra festive flavor, sprinkle additional spices like nutmeg or cloves on top of the fruit layer before adding the cake mix.