Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of Cranberry Dump Cake, a simple yet delicious dessert that combines tart cranberries with a sweet cake topping for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) cranberry sauce
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cranberry layer without mixing.
- Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts on top for extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent treat. This cake can also be customized by substituting cranberries with other fruits like blueberries or cherries.