Applesauce Dump Cake Recipe

This ridiculously easy Applesauce Pineapple Dump Cake is the ultimate dessert for busy weeknights! No mixer required – just dump, bake, and enjoy a moist and delicious cake bursting with apple and pineapple flavor. Perfect for potlucks or satisfying a sudden sweet craving!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 562.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applesauce Dump Cake

  • 1 (21 ounce) can applesauce
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix

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How to Make Applesauce Dump Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Pour one (21 ounce) can of applesauce evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. Top the applesauce with one (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple, including the juice.
  4. Sprinkle one (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix evenly over the pineapple.
  5. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter and pour it evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Do not stir!
  7. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

78g

Carbs

23g

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