Simple Pecan and Apple Cider Dump Cake
This simple pecan and apple cider dump cake is the perfect dessert to put you in the mood for fall. This recipe is so simple. The richness of the apples spiced by the cider mix pairs perfect with the yellow cake mix and pecan crumble topping. Serve it hot with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Yum. Perfect for these cooler temps we've been having. Read more how I created this simple and decant recipe in a few easy steps.
Equipment
- Pot
- Knife
- 9" x 9" Casserole Dish (I used a 13" Oval)
Ingredients
- 5-7 Apples
- Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
- 1 cup Water
- 1 packet .74oz Instant Apple Cider Drink Mix
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter
- 4 oz Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. You'll slice, core, and peel about 5-7 apples. Add them to a medium sized pot. Add a cup of water and the juice of half a lemon. Let them simmer on high heat for around 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add in your packet of apple cider mix, 2 tbsp of brown sugar, and 1 tbsp of cinnamon. Cover and let simmer for another 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer apple reduction to your casserole dish. Pour your box of dry cake mix on top of the mixture. You don't have to use the whole box, just enough to where the apple mix is completely covered. Even out the top with a spoon or spatula. Cover the top in the pecans. Sprinkle around a tbsp each of more cinnamon and brown sugar to the top. Slice the stick of butter into thin slices and lay them over the entire dish.
- Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until the top is very nice golden brown. Check about halfway throughout your baking to see if you have any dry cake batter showing. If so, simply place another slice of butter on top of it and bake the remainder of time. Remove from oven. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
