Description
Cranberry Apple Dump Cake with Pecan Topping is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries and the sweetness of Granny Smith apples, all topped with a crunchy layer of pecans. This easy-to-make dump cake fills your home with an irresistible aroma as it bakes, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings. With minimal effort, you can create a warm, comforting treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or thawed frozen cranberries)
- 3 cups diced Granny Smith apples
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine fresh cranberries and diced apples with sugar, tossing until well coated.
- Spread the cranberry-apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer without mixing.
- Top with chopped pecans and drizzle melted butter over everything.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Substitute cranberries with cherries or blueberries for different flavors. - Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance taste. - For extra crunch, mix in walnuts along with the pecans.