Apple Dump Cake

Apple dump cake is the easiest dessert you’ll ever make. With just a few simple ingredients like apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter, you get a warm, cozy treat with golden brown crumbles and irresistible flavor. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect finishing touch.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple dump cake

Servings:

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Mandy Applegate

Ingredients

1 can 21-ounce apple pie filling
Sugar for seasoning
Salt for seasoning
1 box yellow cake mix
6 ounces cold butter plus more for the baking dish
Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180°C).
Add the apple filling into a 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle with sugar and salt.
1 can 21-ounce apple pie filling, Sugar, Salt
In a medium bowl, combine cake mix and melted butter with a fork until the cake mix begins to form crumbles.
1 box yellow cake mix, 6 ounces cold butter
Spread the cake mix crumbles evenly over the apple filling.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Vanilla ice cream

Notes

- Fresh apples: If you’d prefer to use fresh apples, peel 4-5 apples, cut them into thin slices, toss them with sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of lemon juice, and they’ll work perfectly.

- Cake mix: Yellow cake mix is the classic choice, but spice cake mix works great for extra warmth and flavor.

- Cold butter: If you don’t want to melt the butter, you can slice it into thin pieces and place them evenly over the cake mix.

- Add spices: Sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg over the apple filling for a cozy, spiced flavor.

- Make it nutty: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cake mix for extra crunch.

- Switch the filling: You can use other canned fruits like peaches, cherries, or blueberries for a different twist.

- Caramel sauce: A drizzle of caramel syrup over the top of the cake mix before baking adds extra sweetness and gooey goodness.

- Watch the topping: Check the cake after 40 minutes to make sure the topping doesn’t get too dark. If needed, loosely cover it with foil.

- Slow cooker option: Layer the ingredients in your crockpot just like you would in a baking dish, cover, and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Easy!

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Fridge: Let the cake cool completely before storing. Cover it tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat: To reheat, pop a portion into the microwave for 20-30 seconds. The topping will crisp up again, and it’ll taste just as delicious as when it was fresh!

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