Apricot Dream Dump Cake
Oh darling, let me tell you about the Apricot Dream Dump Cake—a dessert so easy, even I can’t mess it up (and trust me, I’ve tested that theory).
Picture this: sweet, golden apricots lounging in a buttery, crumbly topping, like they’re on a tropical vacation. It’s the kind of cake that’s perfect for those days when you want to impress without actually trying too hard.
You literally just dump everything in a dish, throw it in the oven, and voilà—a slice of sunshine on a plate!
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Is it really that easy?” Yes, sweetheart, it is! If you can open a can and drizzle some butter, you’re halfway to dessert heaven.
And the best part? It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, when really, you spent more time daydreaming about that second helping.
So go ahead, whip up this Apricot Dream Dump Cake—it’s the sweet treat you didn’t know you needed, but definitely deserve!
Apricot Dream Dump Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans apricot halves in syrup drained
- 1 15.25-ounce box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will give you just enough time to contemplate whether you’ve ever actually seen an apricot in the wild.
- Drain the apricot halves and arrange them evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Imagine you’re creating a fruity foundation for your dream cake—no pressure.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the apricots. No need to mix—this is a dump cake, after all. Channel your inner lazy diva!
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut and chopped pecans over the cake mix, then dust with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s like a tropical vacation meets a cozy autumn day!
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake. Every inch of that cake mix should get some buttery love.
- Pop the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. The smell wafting through your kitchen will be so good, your neighbors might "accidentally" drop by.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy the sweet, dreamy deliciousness.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Sweet Suggestions
Apricot Almond Bliss:
Swap the pecans for sliced almonds, and add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the butter before drizzling. This gives the cake a sweet, nutty aroma that’s hard to resist.
Chocolate Apricot Fantasy:
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips over the apricots before adding the cake mix. Chocolate and apricots are a match made in dessert heaven!
Citrus Sunshine:
Add the zest of one orange to the apricots and a teaspoon of orange extract to the butter for a zesty, citrusy twist that brightens up the whole dish.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve your Apricot Dream Dump Cake in elegant individual ramekins, with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top. Add a slice of fresh apricot or a sprig of mint for that “I totally have my life together” look, even if the cake tells another story!
Don’t wait to taste this fruity dream!
Grab your apron (or don’t, it’s a dump cake after all) and make this Apricot Dream Dump Cake today—you deserve a slice of sweet sunshine!
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