Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake

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

Description

Delight in the festive flavors of baked apples and tart cranberries with this easy-to-make dump cake, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy family moments.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
  • 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread the apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Add dollops of cranberry sauce on top of the apple filling.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layers without mixing.
  5. Drizzle melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Sprinkle ground cinnamon generously over the top.
  7. Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
  8. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Substitute pears for apples or add walnuts/pecans for extra crunch. Experiment with seasonal spices like nutmeg or ginger for a unique twist.