Description
A delightful and effortless holiday dessert that layers tart whole berry cranberry sauce with sweet cherry pie filling and a buttery, golden cake crust. This three-layer treat is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, offering a sophisticated flavor profile through simple pantry staples. The combination of fruity acidity and crunchy walnuts makes every bite a comforting experience.
Ingredients
15 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
21 oz can cherry pie filling
15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Spread the whole berry cranberry sauce evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cranberry layer, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix uniformly over the fruit layer, covering to the edges.
Drizzle the melted butter carefully over the dry cake mix.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon evenly over the top.
Bake for 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is melted but slightly cooled before drizzling. You may substitute apple pie filling for the cherry if desired, and pecans are a great crunchy alternative to walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg