Description
This Apple Dump Cake is an easy and delicious dessert featuring sweet apple pie filling topped with a buttery yellow cake mix blend that bakes to golden perfection. With optional pecans for crunch and served best with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, it’s an effortless sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (28-ounce) can apple pie filling
- 1 (18-ounce) yellow cake mix
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10-12 Tablespoons salted butter, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dessert.
- Add Pie Filling: Pour the entire 28-ounce can of apple pie filling evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish; alternatively, use a 9×13-inch pan if you prefer a thinner cake layer.
- Mix Cake Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- Layer Cake Mix: Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the apple pie filling in the baking dish.
- Add Butter and Pecans: Distribute 10 to 12 tablespoons of thinly sliced salted butter across the surface of the cake mix. If desired, sprinkle ¼ cup of chopped pecans evenly over the top for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Enjoy and Comment: After enjoying the cake, leave a comment and rating for feedback.
Notes
- Using fresh apples: Peel, core, and dice 3 medium apples into ½-inch cubes. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar before layering in the baking dish as a fresh alternative to canned pie filling.
- Crockpot method: Place fruit filling at the bottom of the crockpot, sprinkle cake mix on top, then add sliced butter. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours. If your crockpot is oven-safe, broil a few minutes at the end to brown the top.
- Dutch oven camping method: Line the Dutch oven with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Add fruit filling, then cake mix, followed by sliced butter. Cover with lid and cook on hot coals for approximately 30 minutes until baked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
