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3-Ingredient Apple Dump Cake Recipe

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This simple and delicious 3-Ingredient Apple Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert perfect for any occasion. Combining sweet apple pie filling, yellow cake mix, and butter, this dump cake comes together effortlessly for a moist, flavorful treat with a crisp, golden topping.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 13.75 ounce box of yellow cake mix (any brand)
  • 2 (21-ounce) cans of apple pie filling
  • 1 ½ sticks salted butter (12 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready when your ingredients are assembled.
  2. Prepare Dish: Lightly coat a 9×13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Add Apple Filling: Pour the two cans of apple pie filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out to cover the entire surface.
  4. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix over the apple pie filling. Do not stir; the layering is key to the cake’s texture.
  5. Melt and Drizzle Butter: Melt the 1 ½ sticks (12 tablespoons) of salted butter in the microwave until fully liquid. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
  6. Do Not Stir: Resist the urge to mix the layers. The cake forms a lovely crust by keeping the layers separate.
  7. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top cake layer appears dry and golden.
  8. Serve: Serve the dump cake warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for extra decadence.

Notes

  • Do not stir the layers; maintaining layering is important for texture.
  • Butter should be fully melted for even distribution.
  • Use salted butter for the best flavor balance.
  • Letting the cake cool slightly makes it easier to serve but serving warm enhances flavor.
  • This recipe is easily doubled or halved depending on your need.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/3-ingredient-apple-dump-cake-recipe/