🍎 Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
⭐ Introduction (Short)
This Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake is warm, sweet, buttery, and irresistibly cinnamon-rich. With just a few simple ingredients, it delivers all the cozy flavors of apple pie and snickerdoodle cookies in one easy dessert—no mixing required!
🧂 Ingredients
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2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
1 box yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar (for snickerdoodle topping)
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
🥣 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread both cans of apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle cinnamon over the apple layer.
Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix on top—do NOT mix.
Pour melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix.
Mix the 1 tablespoon of sugar with a pinch of cinnamon and sprinkle on top.
Add chopped nuts if using.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
Let cool slightly before serving.
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👩🍳 How to Make (Detailed Steps)
1. Prepare the baking dish and spread the apple pie filling evenly to form a base.
2. Add cinnamon to give it that classic snickerdoodle flavor.
3. Add the dry cake mix directly over the apples—this creates the crumbly, buttery topping.
4. Pour the melted butter slowly and evenly to ensure even baking and browning.
5. Sprinkle the snickerdoodle sugar on top for extra crunch and flavor.
6. Bake until the top is crisp and golden, and the inside is warm and bubbly.
7. Let it rest so the layers can set before serving.
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🔄 Variations
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• Caramel Apple Dump Cake: Add caramel sauce over the apples before adding cake mix.
• Nut-Free Version: Omit nuts completely.
• Extra Cinnamon: Add ½ teaspoon more to the cake mix layer.
• Spice Cake Twist: Replace yellow cake mix with spice cake for deeper flavor.
• Maple Drizzle: Add maple syrup on top after baking.
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💡 Tips
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• Don’t stir the layers—dump cakes bake best when layered.
• If dry spots remain after baking, drizzle a bit more melted butter or milk on top and bake 5 more minutes.
• Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
• Perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
• Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving.
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📝 Conclusion (Short)
This Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake is quick, cozy, and packed with warm cinnamon-apple flavor. Easy enough for weeknights and delicious enough for holidays—everyone will love it!