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Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake is such a tasty dump cake recipe that is bursting with Fall flavors and is perfect for the holiday season coming up.
This cranberry apple dump cake is made with simple ingredients, is an easy dessert to make, and is a great recipe that you’ll want to share at friends and family gatherings.
Apple cranberry dump cake recipe is an elevated classic dump cake recipe that though it is totally delicious is the easiest dessert you will make without even needing to use your stand mixer and perfect for any home cooks!
Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake:
- Sauce: you need to use a can of whole berry cranberry sauce
- Filling: grab a can of apple pie filling from the baking aisle
- Cake mix: use a box of your favorite yellow cake mix
- Nuts: lightly chop walnuts to add a little added texture 3/4 cup butter, sliced extremely thin
How to make Apple Cranberry Christmas Dump Cake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray in the bottom of the baking pan.
Spread the cranberry sauce to the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread the apple pie filling over the top.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the apple pie filling, and sprinkle the walnuts over the cake mix.
Place the butter over the dry cake mix. (try to cover most of the cake with butter this will help prevent dry spots)
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the center has set.
How to store this delicious recipe:
Fridge: Keep the leftover dump cake in the cake pan you cooked it in. Place plastic wrap or the lid on the container and store it in the fridge for the best result. It will last for about 4-5 days.
Tips and tricks to make the apple-cranberry dump cake:
Cake mix flavor options:
The best results will be when you use either a box of yellow cake mix, vanilla cake mix, or even a spice cake mix could be great options as well.
Toppings for this perfect dump cake recipe:
- A scoop of ice cream
- More cranberry sauce
- Whipped cream
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