Ingredients and Weight:
- Apples, peeled and sliced: 6 cups (1,200g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Caramel sauce: 1 cup (250g)
- Butter, cold and cut into cubes: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g)
- Yellow cake mix: 1 box (18.25oz or 518g)
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour caramel sauce over the apples and stir gently.
- Spread the apple mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the apples.
- Pour milk over the cake mix and dot the surface with butter cubes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake mix is cooked through and the apples are tender.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1/8 of cake
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Easy to make and perfect for a crowd.
- Sweet and tangy with a chewy, caramelized top.
- The apples stay moist and tender, creating a delicious contrast with the crunchy cake.
User Comments:
- "This dump cake is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and always a hit."
- "I love the combination of apples, caramel, and cake. It's the perfect dessert for fall."
- "This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a variety of apple varieties for a more complex flavor.
- If you don't have caramel sauce, you can make your own by combining 1 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan and heating over medium heat until the sugar caramelizes.
- Serve the dump cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
