Description
Whip up a comforting Apple Dump Cake in less than an hour with this easy recipe featuring tender spiced apples layered under a crisp, golden yellow cake mix topping. Perfect for cozy evenings, this dessert uses pantry staples to deliver sweet, gooey, and warmly spiced flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 6 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (regular or gluten-free as desired)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice your apples evenly. Toss them with ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the flavors are well combined and the apples are evenly coated.
- Layer the Filling: Butter or grease a baking dish. Spread the spiced apple mixture in an even layer across the bottom of the dish to form the fragrant base of the dump cake.
- Sprinkle the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the spiced apples, making sure to cover all the fruit without mixing layers.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix to ensure a moist and crunchy topping after baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake the cake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. Check at 40 minutes to avoid over-browning.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith to maintain structure and balance sweetness with tartness.
- Melt and distribute butter evenly to achieve a crisp, crunchy topping.
- Avoid stirring the layers together to prevent sogginess and keep the cake topping crisp.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set for easier slicing.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Dump Cake, Easy Apple Dessert, Dump Cake Recipe, Fall Dessert, Gluten Free Apple Cake
