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Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced apples, dried cranberries, and cinnamon. Toss until fruits are well-coated.
  3. Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layer without mixing it in.
  5. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring all areas are covered.
  6. 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.