Apple Dump Cake With Walnuts: No Cake Mix and No Kneading, Just Layer Grated Apples and Bake

Instructions

1. Prepare the apples: Wash, peel and coarsely grate the apples. In a large bowl, mix them with the first portion of sugar, the ground walnuts and the cinnamon. Let the mixture stand for at least 10 to 15 minutes so the apples release their juice.

2. Mix the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and semolina. This is your "dough".

3. Key step: Pour 1 cup of water (200 ml) over the rested apples and stir. This is the secret: the water moistens the dry mixture during baking so it turns into a cohesive cake.

4. Divide the dry mixture: Split the dry mixture into 3 equal parts.

5. Layer: Grease a 14 × 10-inch (35 × 25 cm) baking pan generously with butter. Scatter one third of the dry mixture evenly across the bottom and smooth it with your hand.

6. Add the filling: Spread half of the apple mixture over the dry layer. Pat it down gently rather than spreading it, so you do not disturb the bottom layer. Cover with the second third of the dry mixture.

7. Finish: Add the remaining half of the apples and cover everything with the last third of the dry mixture.

8. Butter the top: Slice the 250 g of butter and arrange the slices closely over the entire surface so it is fully covered.

9. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (180°C) for about 40 to 45 minutes. The cake is done when the top is golden brown and the butter has soaked in completely.