Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake
Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake is a delightful holiday dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of fresh apples and cranberries, topped with a buttery cake mix. This easy-to-make treat requires minimal prep time, making it perfect for festive gatherings. Just layer the fruity mixture, sprinkle the cake mix, drizzle with butter, and let the oven work its magic! Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience that will bring joy to your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh apples, peeled and chopped (approximately 3 medium apples)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine apples, cranberries, and cinnamon; mix well.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit without mixing it in.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg