Description
This Maple Apple Dump Cake is the ultimate stress-free dessert, perfect for busy home bakers seeking a warm, comforting treat. By layering spiced apple pie filling with a buttery, golden yellow cake crust, you achieve a delightful cobbler-like texture without the need for traditional pastry work. It is an ideal dish for holiday gatherings or quick weeknight rewards, especially when served warm with a scoop of cool vanilla ice cream to balance the sweetness.
Ingredients
2 (21-ounce) cans apple pie filling
1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 1/2 sticks (6 oz) unsalted butter, chilled and thinly sliced
Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter.
Spread the 2 cans of apple pie filling evenly into the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the layer of apple pie filling.
Slice the butter into thin squares or strips.
Arrange the butter slices evenly across the top of the cake mix.
Bake for 60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Let cool slightly before serving; optionally serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Ensure you do not stir the ingredients; the magic happens as the butter melts into the dry mix and the apple juices hydrate the cake crust. You can substitute yellow cake mix with spice cake mix for a deeper autumn flavor profile. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg