Description
Cranberry dump cake is a delightful dessert that combines tart cranberries with a sweet cake topping, creating a warm and comforting treat perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) cranberry sauce
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cranberry layer without mixing.
- Drizzle melted unsalted butter generously over the top of the cake mix layer.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the top.
- Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of a cake (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Substitute cranberries with blueberries or raspberries for a different flavor. Adding a sprinkle of cinnamon can enhance the dessert's warmth and flavor.