Description
Dump, bake, and enjoy this easy apple dessert made with cake mix, apple pie filling, and a buttery topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Apple Base: Pour the apple pie filling into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. If using, sprinkle nuts and cinnamon evenly over the apple pie filling.
- Cake Topping: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the apple pie filling. Do not mix. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and distribute evenly over the dry cake mix.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with extra cinnamon or chopped nuts, if desired.
Notes
- Variations: Use different pie fillings (cherry, blueberry, peach), cake mixes (white, chocolate, spice), or add a layer of cream cheese before the cake mix. You can also add a streusel topping.
- Slow Cooker: This can be made in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Dry Cake: If the cake is too dry, use less cake mix or more butter. Add a tablespoon or two of melted butter to the cake mix before sprinkling.
- Soggy Cake: If the cake is too soggy, use less apple pie filling or more cake mix. Drain excess liquid from the apple pie filling.
- Topping Not Brown: Ensure your oven is hot enough and bake until golden brown. Broil for a minute or two at the end, watching carefully.
- Sticking: Grease the baking dish thoroughly or line with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes