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A close-up view of a square slice of warm apple dump cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce on a white plate.
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Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake is an easy dessert made with apple pie filling, buttery cake mix, and crunchy pecans for a warm, cozy treat everyone loves.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dump cake
Servings: 8 people
Author: Jillian Wade

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Measuring cup
  • Microwave safe-bowl
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 cans apple pie filling 21 oz each
  • 1 box yellow or spice cake mix 15.25 oz, dry
  • 1 cup pecans or walnuts chopped
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted

For Serving (Optional)

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Caramel sauce
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and dust with flour.
  • Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish.
  • Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the filling.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the top, covering as much of the dry mix as possible.
  • Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover Apple Dump Cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing

Wrap the cooled baking dish tightly with plastic wrap, then foil, or transfer portions to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Thawing

Place the frozen dessert in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Reheating

Warm individual portions in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, or reheat larger portions in a 325-degree Fahrenheit oven until warmed through.

Make Ahead

Assemble the layers up to several hours before baking and refrigerate. Add the melted butter just before placing the dish in the oven for the best topping.

Serving Suggestions

Apple Dump Cake is wonderful served warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Fresh whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a handful of toasted pecans make delicious additions. It is equally at home on a holiday dessert table or on a casual family dinner table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg