Description
Indulge in this warm, comforting Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake, a delightful blend of sweet apples and tart cranberries topped with a buttery cake layer—perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh apples, sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, dried cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon, and water. Stir until well-coated.
- Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the fruit layer without mixing.
- Drizzle the melted unsalted butter generously over the cake mix to ensure even coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in nuts such as pecans or walnuts. - Fresh cranberries can be substituted for dried ones; adjust sugar levels to balance tartness. - Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.