Apple Dump Cake Recipe
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Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Description
This Apple Dump Cake Recipe starts by placing apple pie filling in a greased 9x13 pan. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sugar is sprinkled on the filling to infuse warm, autumn-inspired spices. The dry spice cake mix is layered evenly over the spiced apples, and sliced butter is distributed on top to ensure a moist and golden crust during baking. Chopped pecans add crunch and nutty flavor when scattered on the top.
Baked at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes, the cake develops a fragile golden crust while the filling bubbles underneath. The texture contrasts between the soft cooked apples and the crisp topping with nuts provide a comforting mouthfeel. This cake can be served warm or at room temperature, and pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to balance the mild tartness of the apples and spice.
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 oz) package spice cake mix or carrot cake mix
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup butter sliced into 24 sections
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour apple pie filling (1 ½ - 2 cups) into a greased 9x13 pan, and set aside.
- Mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and sugar and sprinkle over the apple pie filling in the pan.
- Sprinkle cake mix evenly over apple pie filling and spices. Place butter evenly over cake mix. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 40 - 45 minutes, until cake is golden and bubbly. Serve warm or at room temperature and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 309IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.