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Apple Spice Dump Cake

A warm, comforting dessert that combines baked apples and a buttery cake topping, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 cups of sliced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1 box 15.25 oz of yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup of chopped pecans optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the apple layer.
  5. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top if using.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.