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Apple Dump Cake

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Fresh, spiced apples and a boxed spice cake mix create this amazing fall dump cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 351.97 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts peeled, cored, sliced apples, 1/2" thick slices
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 15.25-ounce box Spice Cake mix
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13” dish; set aside.
  • Place the sliced apples in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the spices, cornstarch, and sugars. Add this mixture to the apples and toss. Combine the water and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a small measuring cup; pour over the apples and toss again.
  • Evenly spread the apple mixture in the bottom of the grease dish.
  • Sprinkle ¾ of the cake mix evenly on the top of the apples.
  • Combine the melted butter and remaining teaspoon of vanilla; stir.
  • Pour the butter-vanilla mixture evenly over the cake mix.
  • Sprinkle the walnuts over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until browned on top and the edges are bubbling.
  • Remove the pan from the oven. The cake can be served very warm or slightly cool. (It’s better warm.) Vanilla ice cream is wonderful with this Apple Dump Cake (or any dump cake!)

Notes

My first attempt at this recipe used the whole (15.25-ounce) box of cake mix. Everyone agreed it was just too much. Half the package seemed too little, so ¾ of the box was definitely the “sweet spot.”
Don’t throw away the remaining cake mix! Use it for individual Spice Mug Cakes.
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Apple Dump Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
351.97
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13.87
g
21
%
Saturated Fat
 
7.13
g
45
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.08
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.52
g
Cholesterol
 
29.38
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
289.38
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
97.21
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
57.82
g
19
%
Fiber
 
3.36
g
14
%
Sugar
 
35.96
g
40
%
Protein
 
1.73
g
3
%
Vitamin C
 
2.78
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
94.27
mg
9
%
Iron
 
0.88
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword fresh apples, apple dump cake, cake mix
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