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Cranberry Dump Cake

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delight in the sweet-tart flavors of this easy-to-make Cranberry Dump Cake. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir gently and let sit for about five minutes.
  3. Pour the cranberry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cranberry layer without mixing.
  5. Drizzle melted butter generously over the cake mix layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with whipped cream if desired!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon. - You can substitute cranberries with blueberries or cherries for a different flavor profile. - To enhance creaminess, add a layer of cream cheese beneath the cake mix.