Description
Scrumptious Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake blends classic cinnamon-sugar cookies with comforting apple dessert. Warm spices and tender fruit create a simple, irresistible treat perfect for family gatherings and sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (20 oz / 567 g) apple pie filling
- 1 package (17.9 oz / 507 g) snickerdoodle cookie mix
- 1 cinnamon-sugar packet (included with cookie mix)
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) melted butter
- ½ cup (57 g / 2 oz) chopped pecans or walnuts
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat: Set oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Base Layer: Spread apple pie filling evenly across the entire dish bottom, creating a smooth, consistent foundation for the cake.
- Dry Mixture: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine snickerdoodle cookie mix with the cinnamon-sugar packet, ensuring complete integration of flavors and textures.
- Layering: Uniformly distribute the seasoned cookie mixture over the apple pie filling, guaranteeing full surface coverage for maximum flavor distribution.
- Moisture Enhancement: Drizzle melted butter across the cookie layer, allowing it to seep through and create a rich, moist texture throughout the cake.
- Optional Crunch: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts across the top for added depth and textural contrast.
- Baking Process: Place the prepared cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate complete cooking.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and let the cake cool slightly to set its structure, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Distribution: Drizzle melted butter evenly to ensure every part of the cookie layer gets moistened, preventing dry spots and creating consistent texture.
- Temperature Control: Watch the cake closely during baking to prevent over-browning; golden-brown color indicates perfect doneness without burning the cookie topping.
- Customize Nut Selection: Swap pecans or walnuts with almonds or sunflower seeds for different crunch levels and to accommodate nut allergies or preferences.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Sprinkle extra cinnamon-sugar mixture on top before baking for a more intense sweet-spicy profile and attractive caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg