Apple Spice Dump Cake

Last night was the first use of the new Rival Double crocks for Grey's Anatomy family bonding night.  One side was filled with this Cheesy Tortellini and the other side with a half recipe of Apple Dump Cake.  This is a busy week and today required simple no fuss short cut cooking.  Both recipes were started during a lunch break and left to cook while the work day continued.  They were both finished at the same time and ready to be loaded in the car by 4:30 PM.   The full recipe works in a large or medium crock and the halved version was perfect for a 3 quart crock.  This dessert came in at $1.79 thanks to an abundance of $.88 cent cake mixes from last month and apple pie filling still on sale.

Winner, Loser or Meh

Like all previous dump cakes, this was just as yummy and easy! (See Pumpkin Dump Cake & Pineapple Cherry Upside Down Dump Cake.) Auntie EQ wanted it with some Oregon Chai. 

Recipe

I used a 2 1/2 to 3 quart crock (one side of my Rival Double crock) and halved the recipe. The full recipe will work in a medium to large crock.

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow or spice cake mix (I used half a spice cake mix)
• 2 cans apple pie filling (I used 1 can)
• 8 Tbls butter, cut into chunks (I used 4 Tbls)

Spray crock with no stick spray.  Dump pie filling in crock. Dump cake mix on top, Dot butter chunks evenly over top.  Place a cloth dish towel or several paper towels over the crock rims, cover, and pull the edges taught and into the center.  The cloth will serve as a moisture wick for the steam as the cake cooks and results in a better texture.  Cook on high for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.