Description
This easy and delicious Apple Dump Cake combines sweet apple pie filling with a buttery yellow cake topping and crunchy pecans for a simple yet comforting dessert. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for any occasion and can be served warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Topping
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Spread Apple Filling: Evenly spread the apple pie filling into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer.
- Add Spices and Sugar: Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and brown sugar evenly over the apple filling to add warm spice and extra sweetness.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the spiced apple layer, ensuring full coverage of the fruit beneath.
- Drizzle Butter and Add Pecans: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix, then sprinkle the chopped pecans on top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake the assembled cake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier melting and even distribution.
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the top.
- This dessert can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- If you prefer a less sweet cake, reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.
- Gluten-free cake mix can be used for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
