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Winter Pear and Cranberry Dump Cake

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the warmth of winter with this effortless dump cake, featuring sweet pears and tart cranberries for a delightful dessert experience.


Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe pears, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In the baking dish, combine sliced pears and cranberries. Toss with sugar and lemon juice if using.
  3. In a bowl, mix yellow cake mix and ground cinnamon together. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the fruit layer in the baking dish.
  4. Drizzle melted butter generously over the dry cake mix layer to ensure even coverage.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until golden brown on top and bubbly.
  6. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Choose ripe Bosc or Bartlett pears for optimal sweetness. Feel free to experiment with other fruits like apples or blueberries. Add chopped nuts for extra texture if desired.