Christmas Dump Cake
This Christmas Dump Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert perfect for any holiday gathering.
This dessert combines tender apples, juicy cranberries, and a cinnamon crumb topping to create a perfect seasonal treat.
Christmas Dump Cake Recipe Highlights
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS – With items likely in your pantry, there’s no stress for last-minute shopping.
- EASY TO MAKE – Combining ingredients and baking, that’s all it takes!
- SERVES A CROWD – Ideal for family gatherings, as it makes enough to serve many.
Ingredient Notes
Please check the recipe card below for a detailed, printable ingredient list.
APPLE PIE FILLING – Adds sweetness and a familiar, comforting taste.
CRANBERRY SAUCE – Brings a lovely contrast to the apples.
CINNAMON SWIRL CRUMB CAKE MIX – Gives the cake its scrumptious crumble topping.
UNSALTED BUTTER – Gives a buttery finish. I recommend using unsalted butter.
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How To Make A Christmas Dump Cake
Please check the printable recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
- Layer your apple pie filling and cranberry sauce in a baking dish.
- Mix your crumb cake mix with melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble mix over the fruit.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbling.
Recipe Success Tips
EVEN LAYERS – Ensure even distribution of fruit and crumble for consistent bites.
KEEP AN EYE – Baking time may vary with ovens. Look for a golden top and bubbling edges.
ALLOW TO COOL – Give it a bit of time to cool before serving for the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
VANILLA ICE CREAM – For a delightful contrast of warm and cold.
WHIPPED CREAM – A dollop can make this dessert even more special.
AS A BREAKFAST TREAT – A dollop can make this dessert even more special. It’s a CHRISTMAS treat, after all! 🙂
Leftovers
STORE – Keep it covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
FREEZE – Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
REHEAT – Warm in the oven at 300º Fahrenheit until heated through.
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LEMON DUMP CAKE – A refreshing citrus delight.
CHERRY DUMP CAKE – Sweet and tangy cherry goodness in every bite.
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Christmas Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling
- 1 can cranberry sauce whole berry
- 1 box Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake Mix
- ¾ cup butter unsalted, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
- Pour the apple pie filling into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spoon the cranberry sauce on top of the apple pie filling.
- In a large bowl, combine Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake mix and cinnamon sugar topping. Add melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Drizzle the crumble mix over fruit layers.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
Cheerful Cook team members are not trained nutritionists or medical professionals. Calorie information and nutritional values are estimates. If you have nutritional concerns, we recommend using a nutritional calculator.
Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
Sounds delicious 😋
So good! I made this last night and it was a big hit! Super easy for a “non-cook” such as myself. Will definitely make it again! 😊
Is there something else you can use beside cranberry sauce in the Christmas dump cake I don’t like Cranberry sauce
Cherry Pie Filling could be a good alternative for you. It’s a sweet and tart option that keeps the holiday spirit alive, just without the cranberries. Or you could try our Crockpot Apple Dump Cake.
Planning to make this for Christmas breakfast 2024 – cinnamon swirl cake mix was $$$ so I have opted for butter pecan cake mix and will add cinnamon to it. Thanks for the recipe
I couldn’t find the cake mix, so I got spice cake mix. Butter pecan sounds good. Let me know how it is.
I want to try this recipe using canned pears in place of apple pie filling and chopped dates to add sweetness and flavor.
Wow, this turned out fabulous. Family said I should have done 2. Thanks so.much for receipe
This is a delicious dessert! I made it for Christmas and everyone loved it. The cinnamon cake mix works well with the apple and cranberry flavors. I can only imagine how good it would be with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🤤.
I made this Christmas dump cake for Christmas and was a huge hit. Comments included that the apple pie filling was just perfect with the cranberry sauce. I am making this again today (mid January) for a church function. This recipe is super easy to make and is amazingly delicious!! I served it both times with whipping cream. For sure will make throughout the year. Thank you!!