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Apple Dump Cake recipe Slice of apple dump cake on a white plate topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, showing warm apple filling and crumb topping with cinnamon sticks in the background.

Apple Dump Cake Recipe

This simple Apple Dump Cake combines fresh apples, buttery cake mix, and cinnamon for a quick, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced, about 3 cups / 660g uncut
  • 3 Honey Crisp apples peeled and diced, about 3 cups / 625g uncut
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 110g
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz; you can also use white or spiced cake mix
  • 1 cup butter melted, 2 sticks

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice the apples into medium cubes. Place them evenly in a 9×13 oven-safe dish. prep
  2. Sprinkle the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt over the apples. Toss to coat the apples evenly. Spread them out to fit the dish. prep
  3. Evenly spread the dry cake mix over the apple mixture, covering it completely. assemble
  4. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of it as possible. assemble
  5. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender. bake
  6. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This comforting Apple Dump Cake is perfect for those who love simple, warm desserts. Don't forget to top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!

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