Waffle Iron Apple Dump Cake
Ever wonder what happens when your waffle iron is tired of playing it safe with breakfast and wants to join the dessert game?  Meet the Waffle Iron Apple Dump Cake!
This little delight is crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and tastes like fall wrapped in a hug.
And let’s be honest—who has the patience to turn on an oven for something as gloriously simple as a dump cake? Not me.
Imagine: apples, cinnamon, and buttery cake batter sizzling away in your waffle iron, transforming your kitchen into an aroma-filled paradise.
All you need is a few simple ingredients and a willingness to give your waffle iron the culinary spotlight it so clearly deserves.
Waffle Iron Apple Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 waffle iron
- 1 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 21-ounce can apple pie filling (Yes, we’re taking shortcuts because we can.)
- 1/2 box yellow cake mix Or close enough. We’re not measuring in waffle iron world.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted (for that golden perfection)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon a sprinkle of cozy
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron and give it a good spray with non-stick cooking spray. Nobody likes a sticky situation, especially not with dessert.
- In a big ol’ bowl, mix the apple pie filling, cake mix, melted butter, and cinnamon. Embrace the ease of dump cakes—no fuss, no fancy.
- Spoon a portion of that apple-cinnamon magic onto your preheated waffle iron.
- Close it up and let the waffle iron work its magic for 5-7 minutes. Peek if you must, but try to let it get to that golden-brown stage.
- Carefully remove the cake, let it cool just a smidge, then devour!
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Little Extras
Caramel Apple:
A drizzle of caramel sauce over your waffle cake and, voilà , you’ve got instant caramel apple vibes!
Nutty Crunch:
Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for a satisfying crunch. It’s like autumn just gave you a high-five.
Raisin Addition:
Stir in some raisins for that extra pop of sweetness. It’s the equivalent of adding jazz hands to your dump cake.
Presentation Suggestion:
Serve this beauty on a plate dusted with powdered sugar, and maybe add a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy.
For a truly elegant touch, slice an apple into a flower shape and place it on top.
Or just eat it straight from the waffle iron with a fork—sometimes dessert is a no-judgment zone!
Ready to give your waffle iron a tasty twist?
Try this crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside Apple Dump Cake and watch dessert magic unfold!
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