Cranberry Cherry Dump Cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for the holidays! Easy, sweet and tart homemade filling with a sugary cake topping.
It’s my favorite time of the year, filled with friends, family and of course, food! I love cooking for the holidays, especially desserts like this hot chocolate cake, holiday jello cake and nut clusters.
WHAT IS A DUMP CAKE?
Dump cakes typically consist of fruit on the bottom of a baking dish and are topped with cake mixture and melted butter. They are very similar to a cobbler.
CRANBERRY CHERRY DUMP CAKE
This cake is a delicious combination of sweet and tart. The beautiful color from the cherries and cranberries makes it perfect to serve at any special holiday occasion.
Ingredients Needed:
Cherries – You can use frozen or fresh cherries. If they are large, cut them in half.
Cranberries – You can use fresh or frozen.
Sugar – I use Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Sugar.
All-purpose flour
Salt
Baking Powder
Butter – This will be melted and poured on top of the cake mixture. I melt my butter in the microwave or on the stove.
HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY CHERRY DUMP CAKE
- Thaw cranberries and cherries and place them in a large bowl.
- To make the filling, stir together cherries, cranberries, flour, sugar and salt.
- Spread in a prepared casserole dish.
- Mix together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Sprinkle over berry mixture.
- Top with melted butter and bake for 35 minutes.
HOW TO SERVE CRANBERRY CHERRY DUMP CAKE
I love serving my cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It would also be delicious with some whipped cream.
I am sharing this recipe over at Dixie Crystals today.
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**I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals for recipe development. I was compensated for my time to create this recipe. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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