Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix

Cake Mix Apple Cobbler on a white plate with a fork, topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.

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This apple cobbler with cake mix will transform a regular box of cake mix into your next secret family recipe. 2 kinds of apples and a cozy mix of spices get layered under a smooth cake batter that bakes up nice and fluffy for a dessert that only took about 10 minutes to prep.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

3 pink lady apples peeled, cored, and chopped
3 granny smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped
⅓ cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground cardamom
¼ tsp sea salt
13.25 oz box yellow cake mix divided
1 cup buttermink
⅓ cup unsalted butter grated + extra for buttering the dish

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 casserole dish well.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and salt. Stir until well coated.
Add ¼ cup of the cake mix and mix well before adding the apple mixture in an even layer to the buttered casserole dish.
In another large bowl, combine the remaining cake mix with the buttermilk and grated butter, mixing until well incorporated.
Use two spoons to drop dollops of the batter over the apples. You want to make sure there are gaps between dollops of the batter so steam can easily escape from the apple pie filling. Don’t worry, it will spread to cover the apples while it bakes.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before scooping and serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.

Notes

Instead of a 9x13 baking dish, use 2 (8x8) baking dishes so you have one to freeze for later.

Optional Garnishes - Ice cream, whipped cream and/or caramel sauce

Storage - Cool completely and refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.

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