Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and position a rack in the center.
- Lightly grease your 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Open both cans of apple pie filling and pour them into the prepared dish. Use a spatula to spread the filling evenly across the bottom, creating a uniform layer.
- Dust the cinnamon evenly over the apple filling.
- Pour the entire box of cake mix directly over the apple layer. Spread it gently with your fingers or the back of a spoon to cover all the fruit evenly, but do not mix it in.
- Melt the butter and drizzle it slowly over the entire surface of the cake mix. Try to cover as much area as possible since dry spots will not crisp properly.
- Scatter the chopped pecans or walnuts over the buttered cake mix if using.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top turns deep golden brown and the fruit bubbles around the edges. The center should look set, not wet or sunken.
- Remove from the oven and let the dump cake rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not stir the layers together or you will lose the distinct crispy topping and gooey bottom. Use real butter instead of margarine for superior flavor and browning. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate experience. Pour the melted butter in a slow zigzag pattern across the cake mix, then use a fork to gently spread any pooled butter to dry areas without disturbing the layers below.