Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake
Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake is a delightful, effortless dessert that perfectly captures the spirit of the holidays. With layers of sweet Granny Smith apples and tart cranberries topped with a buttery, golden cake layer, this festive treat is sure to impress at any gathering. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the sliced apples and dried cranberries. Sprinkle with cinnamon and mix well.
- Spread the apple-cranberry mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the top without mixing it in.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg