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Best Wholesome Overnight Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake Recipe

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A cozy, easy dump cake made with tender apples, a buttery oat topping, and a golden cake mix crust. Perfect for busy mornings or holiday brunches, this recipe comes together in minutes and tastes like a warm hug.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium apples (about 600g), peeled, cored, and sliced into thin wedges
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (60g) whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup (60g) Greek yogurt
  • 1 box (about 432g) yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cake mix)

Instructions

  1. Prep the apples: Peel, core, and slice apples into thin wedges (about ¼ inch thick). Toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Make the oat topping: In a small bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat pastry flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and Greek yogurt. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces. Refrigerate.
  3. Layer the apples: Spread apple mixture evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish in a single layer.
  4. Add the cake mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over apples. Do not stir. Add an extra teaspoon of cinnamon on top.
  5. Add the oat topping: Sprinkle oat crumble mixture evenly over cake mix layer. Do not press down.
  6. Drizzle with butter: Pour melted butter evenly over the entire top, covering as much surface area as possible.
  7. Rest overnight (optional but recommended): Cover dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, until top is golden brown and apples are bubbling around the edges. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for last 10 minutes.
  9. Cool slightly: Let cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve: Scoop into bowls and enjoy warm. Optionally top with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.

Notes

For best results, let the assembled dish rest overnight in the fridge. This allows flavors to meld and creates a tender, pudding-like texture. If baking immediately, add 5-10 minutes to baking time. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix and certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and dairy-free yogurt.

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