This Apple dump cake is out of this world! Packed with flavor, warm apples and a cinnamon sugar topping. This dessert will fill your house with the smell of the season. 

I love fall food and this dump cake is no exception! The smell of apples and cinnamon really makes you think of fall. More of my favorite fall recipes include: Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cups, Pumpkin Bars and Apple Nut Blondies. 

Ingredients needed

1. Apple Pie Filling– You can use a can of apple pie filling or make your own easy homemade apple pie filling.
2. Butter Pecan Cake Mix– I love the spices and flavor in this cake mix. You could substitute with a different cake mix like Spice Cake Mix or Yellow Cake Mix.
3. Butter  – Unsalted, sweet cream butter. 
4. Cinnamon and Sugar– This adds an extra cinnamon punch to this cake. You could even add a pinch of apple pie spice.

How to make easy apple dump cake

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Dump cakes are so easy to make! All you need is a fruit filling, butter and cake mix. They are similar to a cobbler and much easier to assemble than a pie. You can use this same easy recipe and substitute peach pie filling, cherry pie filling, etc. 

• Filling: Start by spreading 2 cans of apple pie filling in the bottom of a casserole dish. Make sure to evenly distribute the filling.
• Topping: Next, sprinkle cake mix over the apples and then top with slices of unsalted butter.

• The last step is to sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the cake. Feel free to leave this step out but I like the extra cinnamon flavor it adds to the cake. 

• Bake: Bake the dump cake at 350 degrees for approximately 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. 

Recipe tips

• Make sure to preheat the oven before you bake.
• Toppings: Try this dessert with a scoop of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, drizzle of caramel syrup and chopped nuts. 
• I would recommend serving this just after it’s finished baking. 

How to store

Store: Let everything completely cool and then cover the baking dish with foil or place in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Can you make crockpot apple dump cake?

Yes! Spray the bottom of crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Pour in apple filling and then top with cake mix and butter. Place on the cover and cook on high for 2 hours. This is great for a party.

More easy desserts

If you are looking for more delicious desserts, be sure to try these caramel apple bars and some of our other favorites.

• Berry Cornmeal Sheet Cake – This sheet cake is slightly sweet and filled with fresh berries.
• Lemon Cake Mix Cookies – Made with a cake mix, these cookies are delicious. 
• Brownie Mix Cookies – Chewy and fudgy, you won’t believe how easy they are to make.  
• Cake mix brownies – Make delicious brownies with a cake mix. 
• Peach Dump Cake – Similar to this recipe, with peaches. 
• Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake – A simple, 4 ingredient cake.

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