1-Preheat oven and prepare dish: Getting started with Apple Dump Cake is as simple as it gets, with steps that take just 10 minutes of prep. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and buttering a 9-by-13-inch baking dish to avoid any sticking. This sets the stage for a dessert that’s ready in about 1 hour and 10 minutes total.

2-Layer apple filling and spice: Pour the 2 cans (21 oz. each) of apple pie filling into the dish first, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice evenly over it for that warm flavor.

3-Add cake mix and butter: Next, add the dry yellow cake mix from the 15.25 oz. box right on top without mixing. Finally, layer the sliced 3/4 cup (1 ½ sticks) of salted butter across the surface.

4-Bake until golden: Slide it into the oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour until the top turns golden and bubbly. Let it cool a bit before serving warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra fun. The beauty of this Apple Dump Cake lies in not stirring the layers, which keeps the texture just right.