Apple Pie Dump Cake
Listen, darling, if there’s one dessert that screams “fall is here,” it’s this Apple Pie Dump Cake.
No peeling apples, no rolling out dough—just dump, bake, and bask in the compliments. It’s sweet, spiced, and so ridiculously easy, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with fancy desserts.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday shindig or just need something to go with that second glass of wine (I see you), this cake delivers.
Bonus: it makes your kitchen smell like the inside of a pie shop.
So, preheat that oven, grab your cake mix, and let’s show fall who’s boss—one gooey, buttery bite at a time!
Apple Pie Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix the kind lurking in your pantry, waiting for its moment to shine
- 2 cans apple pie filling a.k.a. instant autumn in a can
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (butter is love; butter is life)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon the spice that whispers “fall vibes”
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional, but why not show off?
Instructions
- Preheat that oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish like the kitchen pro you are.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the dish. Think of it as creating a fruity, gooey masterpiece.
- Grab that cake mix and sprinkle it evenly on top. No measuring, no stress—just dump and spread!
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, and if you’re feeling extra fancy, sprinkle those chopped pecans like a baking wizard.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until it’s golden brown and making your kitchen smell like heaven.
- Let it cool slightly before diving in. Or don’t—who am I to tell you how to live?
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Little Extras
Caramel Apple:
Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple filling before the cake mix. Channel your inner carnival vendor!
Spiced Apple:
Add 1/2 tsp nutmeg and a pinch of cloves to the cinnamon. Your kitchen will smell like a Pinterest board come to life.
Apple-Cranberry:
Mix 1 cup dried cranberries into the filling for that perfect blend of sweet and tart. Bonus: It looks fancy.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve warm with a scandalous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick—because why not?
Plate it on a rustic wooden board for that Instagram-worthy, “I totally picked these apples myself” vibe.
Ready to embrace the easiest, coziest dessert of your life?
Grab your ingredients and get dumping—your taste buds will thank you! 🍏✨
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