Best 3 Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Dump Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall with a delightful Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Dump Cake. This dessert combines the sweet and tangy taste of apples and cranberries, nestled in a moist and fluffy cake batter. The ease of this recipe makes it perfect for busy individuals or those seeking a hassle-free dessert option. Simply layer the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The resulting cake is a symphony of flavors and textures, with tender apples, tart cranberries, and a soft, pillowy cake base. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible slow cooker creation, perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Additionally, explore variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free option and a delectable slow cooker apple cobbler, all detailed within the article.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER APPLE-CRANBERRY DUMP CAKE



Slow-Cooker Apple-Cranberry Dump Cake image

This slow-cooker cake couldn't be easier to make. Try it served à la mode for a comforting, cozy dessert that's practically effortless.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups sliced apples (4 medium)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, as desired

Steps:

  • Grease slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
  • Add sliced apples, cranberries, vanilla, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon to slow cooker; toss to combine. In separate bowl, mix dry cake mix and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over fruit. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Cover and cook on High heat setting about 3 hours or until fruit is bubbling at edges. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRANBERRY-APPLE DUMP CAKE



Cranberry-Apple Dump Cake image

No-fuss cranberry dessert.

Provided by Robyn M Johnson

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 (14 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch square pan with nonstick spray.
  • Spread apple pie filling in the prepared pan. Top with cranberry sauce. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over top, then cover cake mix as much as possible with butter slices. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool for a least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 266.6 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

SLOW COOKER APPLE DUMP CAKE



Slow Cooker Apple Dump Cake image

Easy to make in your slow cooker, this 4-ingredient, cinnamon-flavored apple dump cake is perfect to serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by stangs05

Categories     Dump Cake From a Mix

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (20 ounce) cans apple pie filling
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Pour both cans of apple pie filling into a slow cooker. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over top to cover filling. Dot butter cubes over cake mix and sprinkle cinnamon over top.
  • Cover and cook on High until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 279.2 mg

Tips:

  • Use a 6-quart or larger slow cooker for this recipe.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake this cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • For a sweeter cake, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar.
  • For a more tart cake, add an extra 1/2 cup of cranberries.
  • You can use fresh or frozen apples for this recipe. If using frozen apples, thaw them before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • If you don't have any vanilla extract, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  • Serve this cake warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker apple cranberry dump cake is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be made in just a few minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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