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Alright, let’s talk about this here apple cranberry dump cake. I ain’t no fancy baker, mind you. Never went to no cooking school, but I know what tastes good, ya hear? And this here cake, well, it’s just about the easiest thing you can make, and it’s mighty tasty too.
First off, you gotta get yourself some apples. Don’t matter what kind, really, but I like the ones that are a little tart, you know? Like them Granny Smiths or somethin’. You gotta peel ’em and chop ’em up, not too big, not too small, just right. Then you need some cranberries. Now, them cranberries, they’re a bit sour on their own, but don’t you worry, they’ll sweeten up real nice in the cake. You can use fresh ones or them dried ones, whatever you got on hand. Just make sure they ain’t too old, them dried ones get hard as rocks sometimes. I always try to pick cranberries that are nice and red. I found out that the bright red ones are ripe and have a good tartness.
Okay, so you got your apples and your cranberries. Now you need a pan. Any old pan will do, long as it’s big enough to hold all the stuff. I like to use them glass ones, so you can see how it’s cookin’, but a metal one works just fine too. Grease that pan up good, so the cake don’t stick. Nobody wants a cake that’s stuck to the pan, that’s just a waste of good eatin’.
- First, dump the apples in the pan.
- Then, dump the cranberries on top of the apples.
- Next, you need a box of cake mix. Yeah, I said a box mix. I ain’t got time to be makin’ no cake from scratch. Any kind of yellow cake mix will do, but I reckon a spice cake mix would be real good too. Just pour that dry cake mix right over the fruit. Don’t mix it in, just dump it on. That’s why they call it a dump cake, ya know.
- Now, you gotta melt some butter. I use a whole stick, sometimes two if I’m feelin’ fancy. Melt it real good in the microwave or on the stove, then drizzle it all over the cake mix. Make sure you get every little bit covered. This is what makes the cake so good and buttery.
Now, stick it in the oven. I usually put it in at 350 degrees, for about 45 minutes to an hour, somethin’ like that. You gotta keep an eye on it, though. Every oven is different, and you don’t want it to burn. When it’s all golden brown and bubbly, that’s when you know it’s done. Take it out and let it cool for a bit before you dig in. But don’t let it cool too much, it’s best served warm, with a scoop of ice cream on top. Vanilla ice cream, that’s the best. Or maybe some whipped cream, if you ain’t got no ice cream.
Now, I heard tell some folks say you ain’t supposed to stir the cake mix at all. But I like to give it a little jiggle, just to make sure it’s all even. Not too much, just a little bit. And some folks say you can use different kinds of fruit, like peaches or cherries. I ain’t tried that myself, but I reckon it would be good. You could even add some nuts, if you like nuts. I like pecans, but walnuts would be good too. Just toss ’em in with the fruit before you dump the cake mix on.
And one more thing, don’t use too much apple puree or whatever, if you’re using it. I heard some folks complain their cake was too wet and sticky. Gotta make sure that stuff ain’t too runny, you know? It should be thick, like applesauce, not like apple juice. That’s what makes a good cake instead of a mushy mess.
So there you have it, an apple cranberry dump cake that even a blind hog could make. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, and that’s all that matters, right? Now go on and make yourself one, you won’t be sorry. It’s the perfect thing for when you want somethin’ sweet but you ain’t got all day to be fussin’ in the kitchen. And let me tell you, it’s good for holidays too, or just any old day when you want a little treat. Everyone loves it when I bring this to gatherings, they always ask how I made it. And when I tell them how easy it is, they’re just amazed.
This cake is a winner, I tell ya. It’s sweet, it’s tart, it’s buttery, it’s everything a good dessert should be. And the best part is, it’s so darn easy to make. Even if you’re like me and you ain’t no fancy cook, you can still make this cake. So go ahead, give it a try. You might just surprise yourself with how good it turns out.
Tags: Apple Cranberry Dump Cake, Easy Dessert, Holiday Dessert, Dump Cake Recipe, Fruit Cake