Easy Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Get ready for a dessert that’s ridiculously easy to make but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen – Apple Dump Cake! This treat is all about the goodness of apple pie filling, the coziness of apple pie spice, and the sweetness of cake mix, topped with a generous drizzle of melted butter. It’s like magic in a baking dish that will make you do a happy dance.
If you like apples and dump cake recipes, you’re going to naturally love this easy dessert recipe. One of the benefits of making a dump cake is that you simply toss the ingredients in a baking dish and let the magic of baking science take place.
Let’s look at how to make this easy apple dump cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of apple pie filling (or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Get the Party Started: Heat your oven to a chill 350°F (175°C) and give a quick spray to a 9×13 baking dish with some non-stick magic spray.
- Layer It Up: Toss that apple pie filling into the baking dish, spreading it out like you’re creating a fruity masterpiece.
- Dump It, Spread It, Spice It: Pour dry cake mix over the apples, making sure it’s covering everything. It’s like building a sweet mountain of goodness. Sprinkle that cool apple pie spice all over, letting it do its fragrant thing and amp up the flavor.
- Butter Bliss: Drizzle that melted butter all over the place – it’s the secret sauce that’ll make everything golden and delicious.
- Bake ‘n’ Enjoy: Toss your masterpiece into the oven and let it do its thing for 40-50 minutes. Watch for that golden-brown vibe and bubbliness – that’s your cue to dig in.
- Serve with a Smile: Once it’s out, let it cool a bit (or not, no judgment here) and serve it up. If you’re feeling fancy, add a scoop of ice cream, a blob of whipped cream, or drizzle with caramel sauce. The mix of hot and cold? Pure dessert magic.
Leftovers should be fine stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. For longer storage – up to 5 days, store leftover apple dump cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Why This Cake Rocks
- Lazy Baking For The Win: Seriously, with just a handful of ingredients and almost no effort, you’ll have a dessert that looks and tastes like you’re a baking genius.
- Mix It Up: Try different cake mix flavors – yellow, white, or spice cake mix, whatever you’re feeling. It’s like a flavor adventure in a pan.
- Perfect Anytime: Whether it’s a lazy Sunday or you’re having friends over, Apple Dump Cake is the laid-back hero that fits any occasion.
- Hug for Your Taste Buds: The combo of apple pie filling, warm spices, and that buttery topping is like a big, comforting hug for your taste buds.
In a nutshell, this Apple Dump Cake is proof that you don’t need to be a kitchen whiz to make something seriously tasty. Keep it simple, enjoy the flavors, and share the love with your crew. Happy baking!
Apple Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 42 ounces apple pie filling
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup salted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9×13 dish with non-stick baking spray.
- Place the apple pie filling into the bottom of the baking dish in an even layer.
- Top with cake mix and apple pie spice.
- Pour melted butter over the top as evenly as you can.
- Place in oven and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes and then serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and/or caramel sauce.
Notes
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