Description
Homemade apple pie dump cake delivers classic American dessert comfort with minimal effort. Simple ingredients and straightforward preparation guarantee a delightful sweet treat that will satisfy dessert cravings in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (21 oz / 595 g) cans apple pie filling
- 1 (15.25 oz / 432 g) box yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, sliced thin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- vanilla ice cream
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, creating a non-stick foundation for the dessert.
- Layering: Spread apple pie filling evenly across the bottom, forming a luscious fruity base, then sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg to infuse aromatic warmth throughout the mixture.
- Topping Construction: Gently cascade dry cake mix over the apple filling, ensuring complete coverage, and strategically place cold butter slices across the surface to guarantee a rich, golden crust during baking.
- Optional Enhancement: Scatter chopped nuts across the top for an additional textural dimension and delightful crunch.
- Baking Process: Transfer the dish to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C), allowing the ingredients to harmonize and transform for 45-50 minutes until the top turns golden-brown and edges bubble enticingly.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from the oven and let the cake rest momentarily, allowing flavors to meld, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a generous dollop of whipped cream for ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Ensure even cake mix distribution to avoid moisture-heavy, undercooked sections underneath the apple filling.
- Butter Placement Strategy: Position cold butter slices evenly across the surface for consistent melting and golden-brown crust development.
- Spice Balance Control: Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg quantities to personal taste, avoiding overpowering flavors that might mask the apple’s natural sweetness.
- Nut Optional Customization: Swap chopped nuts with alternatives like granola, coconut flakes, or omit entirely for nut-free or allergy-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg