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Apple Dump Cake

A quick and comforting apple dessert where cake batter and spiced apples bake together into a gooey, cobbler-like treat with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups 180 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 240 ml whole milk
  • 6 tablespoons 85 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Apple Filling
  • 6 medium apples about 3 lb, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup 55 g packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter or spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a medium bowl stir the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until a smooth batter forms; a few small lumps are fine.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a clean bowl combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice; toss until the apples are well coated.
  7. Pour the apple mixture, along with any juices, evenly over the batter without stirring. Dot the top with the 2 tablespoons of butter pieces.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cake layer is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 30 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the dump cake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

For a flavor twist, brown the butter used in the batter before mixing or substitute half the apples with sliced pears.