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Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake


  • Author: OliviaBennett
  • Total Time: 50 min

Description

Warm, cinnamon-swirled apples under a golden, buttery crust—this dump cake is rustic comfort at its best. Inspired by Aunt Maggie’s “abracadabra” bake, it’s proof that the simplest things often bring the biggest smiles. No mixing, no fuss. Just dump, drizzle, and bake your way to cozy bliss.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 (21 oz) cans apple pie filling

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix (gluten-free works!)

  • ½ cup butter, melted

Optional Add-Ins

  • ½ tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp lemon juice (into filling)

  • ½ cup chopped pecans or oats (into cake mix)

  • 2 tbsp bourbon (with butter)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.

  2. Add filling: Dump apple pie filling into the dish. Spread evenly.

  3. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over apples—do not stir!

  4. Drizzle butter over dry mix, covering as much as possible.

  5. Bake for 45–50 minutes until top is golden and edges are bubbling.

  6. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Pure magic.

Notes

  • Use a fork to gently spread butter over dry patches—no stirring!

  • Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.

  • Try caramel drizzle or crushed grahams on top for extra charm.

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 per serving
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Protein: 2g