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3-Ingredient Apple Pie Dump Cake
A super-easy fall dessert made with just canned apple pie filling, boxed cake mix, and butter. Optional add-ins like cinnamon and walnuts add extra flavor and crunch. No mixing bowls required—everything is assembled right in the baking dish for minimal cleanup. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a quick treat.
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Critical Success Points
- • Sprinkle cake mix evenly over filling without mixing in.
- • Melt butter fully and drizzle to cover as much cake mix as possible.
- • Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
Safety Warnings
- • Use oven mitts when handling hot baking dish.
- • Melted butter and baking dish will be very hot—avoid burns.
- • If using nuts, be aware of allergies.
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