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Apple Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

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This Apple Cream Cheese Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert combining sweet apple pie filling with a creamy cream cheese layer and topped with a buttery yellow cake mix crust. It requires minimal prep and bakes into a golden, bubbly treat that’s perfect for family gatherings or weekend indulgences.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 cans (15.75 ounces each) apple pie filling

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Topping

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (about 15.25 ounces)
  • ½ cup salted butter, cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cake.
  2. Prepare Filling: Spread the two cans of apple pie filling evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a flavorful and juicy base.
  3. Mix Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the softened cream cheese, room temperature egg, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, ensuring a creamy texture.
  4. Apply Cream Cheese Layer: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the apple filling to add richness and tanginess.
  5. Add Cake Mix Topping: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the layers below, covering the cream cheese dollops and apple filling completely.
  6. Top with Butter: Grate cold salted butter using a box grater or slice it into very thin pats; then scatter it evenly over the cake mix to help create a moist, golden crust when baked. Cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. The topping should turn a nice golden brown, and the apple filling will bubble around the edges. If any parts appear dry near the end, add a little more butter and bake a few extra minutes.
  8. Rest and Serve: Allow the dump cake to rest for 15 minutes after baking. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Using cold butter is crucial as it helps create a crumbly, crisp topping by melting slowly during baking.
  • Letting the cake rest after baking enhances flavor melding and firmness.
  • This recipe can be paired nicely with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps while mixing.
  • Room temperature egg helps achieve proper mixing and consistency.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/apple-cream-cheese-dump-cake-recipe/