Description
Apple Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert combining sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple pie filling with a buttery, crunchy yellow cake topping. Perfect for effortless baking, this comforting treat requires minimal ingredients and preparation, delivering warm, cozy flavors with a crispy crust in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 can (21 oz) Apple Pie Filling
Topping
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold Butter, sliced into thin pats
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (for extra warmth, optional)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray so the cake doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
- Dump the Apple Pie Filling: Open a can of apple pie filling and pour it directly into the dish, spreading it evenly to create the juicy base layer.
- Sprinkle the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the apple filling without stirring; this helps create the signature crumbly topping.
- Add Your Butter: Slice cold butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly across the cake mix; as it melts, it will create a crispy, rich crust.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake the cake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Apple Dump Cake to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set and flavors meld perfectly.
Notes
- Use Cold Butter: Chilling your butter before slicing helps create a flakier, crispier topping.
- Don’t Mix Layers: Keep the layers separate to maintain texture contrast between juicy filling and crunchy topping.
- Let It Rest: Allowing the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes enhances flavor and makes it easier to serve.
- Add Extra Spices: A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on the top before baking can boost aroma and taste.
- Watch Baking Time: If using fresh apples, extend baking time by 5-10 minutes to soften fruit completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg