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Apple Dump Cake with Fresh Apples-Happy Apple Season! Let's celebrate with an easy cake with sweet apples on the bottom and a buttery cake on top.  Serve it with vanilla ice cream for the perfect fall dessert. 

My mom made this cake every fall and I have continued that tradition. Sometimes, I make it with canned apples, sometimes, fresh.  It kinda just depends on what's in the refrigerator. 

It's so good! Serve it with vanilla ice cream or a dollop or whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients Needed:

• Cake mix
• Butter + Water
• Apples
• Ground cinnamon + Lemon juice
• Brown sugar

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Why is This Called a "Dump Cake"?

You literally just dump everything into your pan and bake! Not a pretty name, but, it gets the point across.  Important to Note:  Don't mix anything, once it's in your pan!

Can I Use Canned Apples?

Yep!  If desired, replace your fresh apples with 2-21 oz cans of apple pie filling. Baking time will be the same as noted below.

What Kind of Apples Will Work?

Well, any kind of apples will work.  However, Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp will probably give you a sweeter flavor.  You can also use a combination of apple types, if you wish.  

Storage

Keep any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. It's best eaten within a week. 

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Apple Dump Cake with Fresh Apples

By Erin | Category: Dessert, Cake (American)

Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
45 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins

Yield:
12-15 servings

Ingredients

• 5 cups apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Standard size box, vanilla or yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1/3 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 baking pan.
2. In a bowl, toss together chopped apples with lemon juice, ground cinnamon and brown sugar. Be sure it's all coated well.
3. Spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of the prepared pan. Then, sprinkle the top of the apples evenly with the dry cake mix.
4. Mix together melted butter with water. Drizzle it evenly on top of the dry cake mix. If needed, tip the pan lightly back and forth, to spread the mixture a bit more evenly.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is browned. Let it cool about 30 minutes before serving.
6. Keep any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. It's best eaten within a week.