Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
A comforting dessert blending warm cinnamon-spiced cake with tender baked apples. Soft and crisp layers, drizzled with a sweet cinnamon glaze, perfect for family meals or gatherings. Halal-friendly and naturally gluten-containing.
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or tart variety)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract (divided use)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Peel and chop apples. Spread even layer in prepared dish.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Mix well.
- Sprinkle dry topping evenly over apples. Do not press down.
- Drizzle butter, water, and 1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract over the mixture.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, ½ tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract, and ½ tsp cinnamon for glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm cake. Serve immediately.
Notes
Uses non-alcoholic vanilla extract to meet halal requirements
Granny Smith apples create a balanced tart-sweet flavor
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
Granny Smith apples create a balanced tart-sweet flavor
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days