Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2012

I made it twice in one week, for two different parties if that tells you anything. I greased and floured the 9x13 pan, and then I used a full stick of butter in the crust, patted lightly, and had no problem with it sticking to the pan. I sliced my apples thin-ish (quartered the apple, then cut each quarter into 5). They were still thick enough slices, but thin enough to bake. And 3 apples was more than enough to cover the cake. I prebaked my crust for 10 minutes, then added the apples and sauce for about 30 minutes. Its a delisious twist on your standard apple bake. I think next I'm going to try switching chocolate cake mix for the yellow one, subbing raspberries for apples, and some cocoa powder or vanilla for the cinnamon. This recipe has opened up all kind of dessert possibilities for me.

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Hemsath

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2012

Good recipe! I followed other reviews and used 1/2 c butter and 1 c coconut. Easy to make and very tasty.

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Emily

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2011

Really good stuff!

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abcheek5

Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2011

Not good, despite all the rave reviews. Felt I was eating apples on top of cake mix. Topping should be doubled and cake mix should have something added to it so it doesn't taste like, well, cake mix!

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Kristina

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Reviewed: May 2, 2011

I love this easy recipe and its been a huge hit both times i've made it!

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ssoehner

Home Town: Laveen, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2011

Fast & yummy! I used white cake mix b/c I didn't have any yellow on hand. I also had to add a touch of orange jce to get the cake mixture "crumbly". I used toasted coconut b/c I already had some made up and it worked great! The apples turned out a bit firm but if I would have baked it any longer the crust would have have gotten too brown. But it was delicious. I am taking it to work tomorrow but I DO NOT want the leftover in my house. It's addicting! :)

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Amy P.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cadillac, Michigan, USA

Living In: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2011

A family favorite for breakfast or as a dessert.

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MADRAY7

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Lockport, New York, USA

Living In: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2010

At first this was a dissapointing recipe. It came out crumbly, undercooked and needed moisture. However this is one of the most forgiving recipes and after adding milk and another 1/4 C of shreded butter on top of the whole thing and putting it in the oven again for another 15 minutes, it was soooo delicious. I would definitely cut the sugar to half (usually the cake mixes are pretty sweet). I topped with homemade vanilla icecream and my guests were asking for seconds. Works well for pears too and white cake mix.

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Cooking princess

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2010

I used the recommendations and added 1 c butter and walnuts to the cake mix. This made a great base. I then used Jonathan apples with the sugar and cinnamon. The result was delicious. However, the cooking time was about an hour which was way off the recipe.

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JoJo

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2009

my 10 yr. old son make this for his class for a food from North Dakota. It was a great success. They all loved it and my family loved it as well. Thanks so much for posting the recipe. Your friend. Hpellowski ?

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