This easy apple dump cake takes 5 minutes to prep with just 5 simple ingredients. It's the perfect pantry dessert for fall that can be made in either the oven or crockpot.
For serving: Vanilla ice cream or Whipped cream, Caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Pour the apple pie filling onto the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan. You could also use a 9x13-inch pan if you don't want it as thick.
In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the apples. Place the butter slices over the top of the cake mix. Sprinkle with pecans, if desired.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Using fresh apples: You can use fresh apples. Peel and core 3 apples. Then cut into 1/2" cubes. Mix with 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar. Crockpot method: Pour the fruit in the bottom of the crockpot. Dump the cake mix on top and add the sliced butter. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. If the pot is oven-safe you could broil a few minutes to brown the top.Dutch oven method for camping: Line the pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Add the fruit filling, then pour the cake mix on top and then the sliced butter. Cover with lid and cook on hot coals for about 30 minutes.