Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in heavy syrup, undrained
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup butter, melted
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
4-6 hours on low
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Pour pineapple chunks and cranberries into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over fruit.
- Top with dry cake mix.
- Pour melted butter evenly over cake mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until bubbly and hot.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 15g (23% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (35% DV)
- Cholesterol: 25mg (8% DV)
- Sodium: 280mg (12% DV)
- Total Carbohydrates: 50g (17% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
- Total Sugar: 35g (39% DV)
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy flavor combination
- Moist and gooey interior with a golden-brown and crispy top
- Perfect for gatherings and special occasions
- Easy to make and requires minimal prep
User Comments:
- "This dessert is a crowd-pleaser! It's so delicious and easy to make."
- "The pineapple and cranberries complement each other perfectly."
- "I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a no-fail recipe that always turns out great."
- "The melted butter on top gives it a rich and decadent flavor."
- "This dump cake is perfect for a cozy night in or a festive holiday dessert."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have yellow cake mix, you can use white cake mix instead.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste.
- For a crunchier topping, melt the butter and brown sugar together before pouring it over the cake mix.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
