Cranberry Dump Cake
Cranberry Dump Cake is a delightful and effortless dessert that combines the tartness of canned cranberries with a sweet, buttery cake mix topping. This one-pan wonder bakes to a golden-brown finish, making it an ideal treat for holiday festivities or cozy gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this cake delivers stunning flavor and visual appeal, sure to impress your guests. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cranberries without mixing.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- If desired, add chopped nuts on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 83g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg