Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Pour the coated apples into a 9x9" pan or oval baking dish. Set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. To the melted butter, add the cake mix and stir together using a fork until crumbly.
Crumble the cake mix topping over the top of the apples.
Bake the cobbler for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm and top with vanilla ice cream, if desired.