Cranberry Dump Cake
Cranberry Dump Cake is a quick and delicious dessert that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with a sweet, buttery cake topping. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday celebrations. With its delightful flavors and warm, gooey texture, it’s sure to impress your guests while requiring minimal effort in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh cranberries and sugar. Toss to coat.
- Spread the sugared cranberries evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the cranberries without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Pour water around the edges of the dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool slightly before serving, ideally warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (92g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg