Easy Apple Dump Cake from Scratch
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort dessert: Easy Apple Dump Cake from Scratch! This simple yet irresistible recipe takes the cozy flavors of fresh apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg and pairs them with a buttery homemade cake batter that’s whipped up in minutes—no boxed mixes here! Topped with a sprinkle of caramelized brown sugar, this dump cake transforms into a golden masterpiece with a tender crust and juicy apple filling. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and spice, it’s ideal for autumn gatherings, weeknight desserts, or anytime you crave warm, homemade goodness. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that's as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Ready in just over an hour, this from-scratch treat will be your new go-to apple dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the apples.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop. Let it cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a batter. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter evenly over the apples, spreading lightly with a spatula as needed to cover most of the fruit.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter for a caramelized finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
Allow the dump cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 1605 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.0 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 300.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1778 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
