Imagine a dessert so effortless yet so irresistibly delicious that it'll make your taste buds dance and your kitchen smell like heaven! This Crock Pot Apple Pie Dump Cake is the ultimate lazy baker's dream - no mixing bowls, no complicated techniques, just pure, mouthwatering magic happening right in your slow cooker. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll create a dessert that looks like you've spent hours in the kitchen, but takes less than 15 minutes to put together.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by lightly greasing the interior with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Open the two cans of apple pie filling and spread them evenly across the bottom of the crock pot, creating a uniform base layer.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with ground cinnamon, stirring until well blended.
- Slowly pour the melted unsalted butter over the dry cake mix, ensuring even distribution. Use a fork or spatula to create a crumbly, slightly moistened texture.
- Carefully sprinkle the cake mix and butter mixture over the apple pie filling, covering the entire surface. Do not stir or mix the layers.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top of the cake mix layer for added crunch and flavor.
- Cover the crock pot with its lid and set to cook on low heat for 2 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain consistent temperature.
- After 2 hours, check the cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Turn off the crock pot and let the dessert rest for 15-20 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic, comforting dessert experience.
Tips
- Grease your slow cooker thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- For extra flavor, consider using a spiced cake mix instead of yellow cake mix.
- Don't stir the layers - layering is key to achieving the perfect texture.
- Use high-quality apple pie filling for the best taste.
- For a gourmet touch, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg over the cake mix layer.
- Ensure your crock pot is set to low heat to prevent burning.
- Let the cake rest after cooking to allow the layers to set properly.
- Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert experience.
- For a nutty crunch, don't skip the optional chopped nuts topping.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 388kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 30mg
