Description
This Apple Dump Cake is a simple, cozy fall dessert made with just a few pantry staples. Featuring sweet apple pie filling topped with a cinnamon-spiced yellow cake mix and buttery pecans, it’s baked until golden and bubbly. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (28-ounce) can apple pie filling
Topping
- 1 (18-ounce) yellow cake mix
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 10-12 Tablespoons salted butter, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready once your cake is assembled.
- Add pie filling. Pour the entire 28-ounce can of apple pie filling into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish. For a thinner layer, you may use a 9×13-inch pan instead.
- Prepare the topping. In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 Tablespoons of light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until well mixed.
- Assemble the cake. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mixture over the apple pie filling in the dish. Distribute 10 to 12 thin slices of salted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix. If desired, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Bake the cake. 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 around the edges.
- Serve. Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving. It pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent dessert.
Notes
- This apple dump cake is an effortless fall dessert relying on only 5 simple pantry ingredients.
- Using a 9×13-inch pan results in thinner layers and slightly shorter baking time.
- Optional pecans add texture and a nutty flavor but can be omitted to keep it nut-free.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 416 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
