Description
Cranberry Orange Dump Cake is a simple yet delightful dessert that blends tart cranberries with zesty orange flavors, creating a warm treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly spread the canned cranberry sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the freshly grated orange zest over the cranberry sauce.
- Pour the yellow cake mix evenly over the cranberry and orange layers without stirring.
- Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds. Substitute lemon zest for a tangier flavor profile. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.