Mom’s Apple Cake
Mom’s Apple Cake: Mix your batter and “dump” it into the pan for this simple and delicious cake!
This is another recipe that my Mom has made for years. It has become a family favorite here too.
It’s a great cake to make for fall and the holidays.
Enjoy!
Mom’s Apple Cake (AKA Apple Dump Cake)
Mix your batter and “dump” it into the pan for this simple and delicious cake!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients
- 42 ounces apple pie filling
- ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Spread apples on the bottom of baking dish.
- Mix cake mix according to package. Pour batter on top of apples.
- Melt butter with water and pour on top of batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
this looks so GOOD!!! Oh!!! I need to make this asap!
I am here from the finding new friends hop! 🙂
Thanks melody-mae. Hope you enjoy it!
My dump cake recipe is different from the one posted. I have written mine here.
1 box yellow cake mix
1 can of favorite pie filling
1 can of crushed pineapple (with juices)
1 stick of butter (cut in Pat’s
Chopped nuts
Empty pie filling and pineapple into baking pan, cover with unmixed cake mix, top with butter patties and chopped nuts.
Bake for 1 hr. Remove and let cool. Service with whipped cream or ice cream.
@Sheila Keilitz, wow no eggs or water or oil!!
why melt the butter and water on top of the cake batter?
It gives the top a nice, buttery and a bit crunchier top.
I'd like to try a half recipe in an 8" x 8" dish, using a 1-layer size mix and only 1 can of filling. Any idea how long I should bake it for…?
Hi Jason- It comes down to the depth of the pan size. I would check it after about 30-40 minutes and keep a close eye on it. I haven't cut the recipe (we eat too much of it around here :), so, I can't say a specific time amount.
Hope that helps! Thanks for dropping by…
The instructions state "make cake mix according to the box directions ". So, do you COMPLETELY mix the cake according to the directions, INCLUDING the butter and water…..THEN use the stick of butter and 1 / 2 cup water as EXTRA? Or, do you use the butter and water from the box directions as the topping?
Hi dione! yes, mix the cake mix as directed, then butterwater are additional.
I added allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the apples, mixed them in and also added some to the cake batter
Sounds yummy 🙂
Just made this for Easter dinner! Was a favorite!! 🙂
So glad it was a hit Melody! Happy Easter 🐇
Can you use Granny Smith apples instead of the canned ones?
Hi Marie- I’ve never used fresh apples with this recipe, so, I can’t say for sure. If you give it a try..please let me know!
I made my own apple pie filling with Granny Smiths and Honeycrisps and it was so much better than canned!
Great idea Liza!
Can you use a Jiffy cake mix and 1 can of filling ?
8×8 Pan for moms Apple dump cake?
Hi Marcy- I haven’t tried this yet, but, it sounds like a great idea! If you do give it a try, please let me know how it works out 🙂
Do you flip the pan upside down when done…..or scoop it out? Thanks
Hi Nancy- I just scoop it out and spoon the apples on top of the cake. Enjoy!
This looks really good–love apples, will try this
Thanks Delores 🙂
Found a simaler recipe a few years ago. A great hack…
Replace water in the cake mix and the toper with apple cider (not apple juice! (tried it and it was horrible)
Also use butter in cake mix instead of oil (bet alot of you do that anyway)
You won’t belive the difference, the cake has the most beautiful golden caramelized top and the taste is crazy good!