Description
Cranberry Orange Dump Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty brightness of orange. This easy-to-make cake requires minimal effort, making it ideal for holidays or cozy gatherings. With a golden, crunchy topping and a sweet-tart filling, each slice offers a warm embrace that will leave everyone asking for more. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries, orange zest, and sugar. Toss until cranberries are coated.
- Spread the cranberry mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the cranberry layer evenly.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and crispy on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (102g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor. Substitute blueberries for cranberries if desired. Use gluten-free cake mix to accommodate dietary preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.