This festive 4 ingredient Crockpot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake will have you dreaming of all your favorite warm and cozy Fall memories!

Then… be sure to also give this tantalizing Caramel Apple Dump Cake a try, too!

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Crockpot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake

Want the secret for serving up a ridiculously easy and over-the-top dessert tonight?

Made with cake mix and canned pie filling, this ridiculously easy to make Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake serves up glorious decadence with each and every delightful bite!

Beth writes: "Delicious!! Family loved it - no leftovers!"

Not only is it the coziest Fall dessert, but it’s also an absolute must-have at your Thanksgiving and Christmas parties, too!

With just 4 ingredients, this apple cranberry dump cake cobbler gets bonus points for being crazy-easy to make, too!

Just dump everything in your slow cooker and walk away!  And it all starts with a yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, cranberry sauce, and butter.

Yes, I said butter!

Butter is the secret ingredient that transforms this cranberry dump cake into an exquisite dessert temptation!

So go grab your Crockpot, and let’s make some dessert!

Here’s what you’ll need to make this dreamy cranberry dump cake in your slow cooker…

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Ingredients including cranberry sauce, apple filling, and butter.

Crockpot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake!

Check your cupboards or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list, so you’ve got everything on hand…

  • Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix – Yellow Cake Mix can be substituted.
  • Apple Pie Filling – Homemade Apple Pie Filling can be substituted.
  • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
  • Butter – I like to use Salted Butter, but Unsalted will work just fine, too.

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

Trust me… making this easy 4 ingredient dessert is going to be so easy!

Jar of apple pie filling tied with a red and white ribbon.

How to Make Cranberry Apple Dump Cake in your Crockpot

Making this cranberry apple dump cake in your slow cooker is such a cinch!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Spray your Crockpot with a non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together your apple pie filling and cranberries.

3. Then pour the mixture into the Crockpot.

Fruit mixture in a slow cooker.

4. Combine the dry cake mix with melted butter to create crumble topping.

5. Then sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cranberry and apple mixture in your Crockpot.

6. Cook, and you’re done!  So EASY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Crumble topping over fruit mixture in a slow cooker.

How to Serve Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake

This delicious Crockpot Dessert can be served straight from your crock pot!

Simply spoon out portions into small bowls, and top with whip cream or a side of vanilla ice cream.

YUM!

Fork with a bowl of cranberry apple dump cake.

Does Cranberry Apple Dump Cake Need to Be Refrigerated?

Yes!

After enjoying your cranberry apple dump cake warm, leftovers should be stored covered in the refrigerator and can be easily reheated later in the microwave.

Apple Dump Cake Variations

Want to change things up a bit?  Go for it!

Here are a few of my favorite tasty apple dump cake variations…

Red bowl of Cranberry Apple Dump Cake.

Cranberry Apple Dump Cake Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Cranberry Apple Dump Cake Recipe…

Jo writes: “Fave💗”

Bree writes: “Love this recipe!!  It’s really delicious and my family loved it!”

Tina writes: “This was the perfect fall dessert.”

Lori writes: “Turned out great! So easy and delicious!”

Beth writes: “Delicious!! Family loved it – no leftovers!”

Tish writes: “I serve it with vanilla ice cream. Everyone in my house loves this.”

Kelly writes: “I have celiac disease and have made with yellow and white Gluten-Free cake mix.”

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Crockpot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake Recipe

By Heidi Miller
This festive 4 ingredient Crockpot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake will have you dreaming of all your favorite warm and cozy Fall memories!
Servings: 8
Cranberry Apple Dump Cake topped with whipped cream.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 13.25 oz. Betty Crocker Butter Yellow Cake Mix box
  • 4 oz. Butter, melted, (110 grams or 1 stick)
  • 14 oz. Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce, (1 can)
  • 21 oz. Apple Pie Filling, (use one 21 oz. can, OR use homemade Apple Pie Filling)

Instructions 

  • Spray inside of Crockpot with non-stick cooking spray
  • In medium mixing bowl, stir together Apple Pie Filling and Cranberry Sauce, pour contents into bottom of crockpot, and spread out evenly.
  • In medium mixing bowl, combine dry Cake Mix and melted Butter, and stir until crumbly. (Break up any large chunks into small crumbles with spoon.)
  • Pour cake/butter crumble mixture over cranberry/apple mixture in crockpot, spread out evenly, and cover crockpot with lid.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours. Serve with Ice Cream or Whip Cream. ENJOY!!
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4 Comments

  1. Connie Comella says:

    Hello. For the cranberry apple dump cake recipe — I want to substitute frozen whole cranberries instead of the whole berry cranberry sauce. Would I need to modify anything else in the recipe? Thanks!

    Reply
    1. Heidi says:

      Hi Connie ~ I honestly have never tried it that way, but if you do… let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  2. Candie merritts@aol.com says:

    Can you , bake the crock pot cake mix recipes? If so at what temp, pan size and time.

    Reply