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Apple Dump Cake

Apple dump cake is a simple baked dessert featuring sliced apples topped with a crumbly mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and butter. It bakes until the apples are tender and the topping is golden and crackly, creating a warm, gooey interior with a crisp topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sliced and peeled apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Light or dark

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the sliced apples evenly in your baking dish, creating a colorful base layer.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture over the apples to add warmth and flavor.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and brown sugar, creating the crumbly topping. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is coarse and sandy-looking.
  4. Scatter the buttery, crumbly mixture evenly over the apples, covering them completely to form a thick layer of topping.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, until the topping turns golden brown and crispy while the apples underneath become tender and bubbling.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly—this helps the juices settle. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra richness.

Notes

This dessert is quite forgiving—feel free to adjust the sugar and cinnamon levels to suit your taste. For variety, try adding chopped nuts or a splash of lemon juice over the apples before baking.