Description
This Apple Dump Cake is a simple, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion. Combining sweet apple pie filling with a buttery yellow cake topping, this recipe is easy to prepare and delivers a tender, fruity base crowned with a crunchy, golden crust. Perfect warm or at room temperature, it makes a delightful treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 2 (20-ounce) cans apple pie filling
Cake Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into 24 thin slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer apple filling: Pour both cans of apple pie filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to cover the base completely.
- Add cake mix topping: Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the apple filling. Press down firmly to create a solid layer.
- Top with butter slices: Arrange all 24 thin slices of butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix. This will melt and create a rich, golden crust as it bakes.
- Bake the cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the top is deep golden brown and you see bubbly juices around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to set for a few minutes after baking. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Apple dump cake is an incredibly easy dessert that requires no mixing or special equipment, making it ideal for busy days.
- The buttery cake topping crisps up beautifully while the apple filling stays tender and fruity.
- You can customize the filling by adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and gently reheated before serving.
- For a keto or low-carb option, consider substituting the cake mix with a low-carb baking mix and using sugar-free apple filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the recipe
- Calories: 313 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 483 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
