Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix
This apple cobbler with cake mix is the easiest way to get a homemade-style dessert without a ton of work. Soft apples, warm spices, and a buttery topping - no complicated steps required!
Ingredients
- ½ cup melted butter (1 stick)
- 6 granny smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 ½ cups milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sliced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour this in a 9x13" baking dish greased with cooking spray or butter.
- In the same bowl you used to coat the apples, whisk together cake mix and milk. Spread this mixture over the apples in the baking dish.
- Bake at 350℉ for 35-40 minutes, until cake is golden brown and apples are sizzling.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use tart apples: Granny Smiths hold their shape and balance the sweetness best.
- Mix into a batter: Prevents dry, powdery spots often found in other dump cakes.
- Spread to the edges: Ensures the cobbler bakes evenly across the entire pan.
- Check the center: Pull from the oven when the middle is set and the top is golden.
- Let it rest: Wait 10–15 minutes to allow the filling to thicken before scooping.
- Stick to standard sizes: Use a 15–16 oz cake mix to maintain the perfect topping ratio.
- Crisp it up: Bake for an extra 3–4 minutes for a deeper golden crunch.
- Optional shortcut: Substitute fresh apples with 2 cans of pie filling (skip the extra sugar and spice).
- Serve warm: Best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 4gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 404IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 1mg
