Cranberry Orange Dump Cake
Cranberry Orange Dump Cake is a vibrant and effortless dessert that harmonizes the tartness of cranberries with the refreshing zest of oranges, all topped with a buttery cake mix. This quick-to-make treat transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to casual family dinners. With just a few steps, you can create a delightful dessert that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) cranberry sauce
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish and sprinkle the orange zest on top.
- Evenly distribute the yellow cake mix over the cranberry layer without mixing.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans on top for added crunch.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg