Description
A cozy and easy apple snickerdoodle dump cake with tender spiced apples and a buttery, golden cake topping that delivers warm cinnamon flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15–16 oz) yellow cake mix
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Spread chopped apples evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg over the apples, then drizzle vanilla extract.
- Evenly pour dry cake mix over the apple layer without stirring.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
- Mix granulated sugar with a pinch of cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not stir layers to maintain proper texture.
- Ensure butter is evenly distributed to avoid dry spots.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Fuji.
- Add nuts or oats for extra texture.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
