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    Apple Dump Cake

    Published: Sep 18, 2019 · Modified: Oct 22, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    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. 

    Apple Dump Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

    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

    Scroll to the bottom for full, printable recipe and ingredients.

    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.

    Pour Apple Pie Filling in baking dish, topped with cake mix and then 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. 

    Cake batter with pats of butter on top in casserole dish.

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

    Baked apple pie dump cake in a casserole dish.

    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

    • 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. 

    **If you enjoy this recipe, please be sure to give it a 5 star rating below. 

    Plate with apple cobbler and ice cream.
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    Apple Dump Cake

    Easy Apple Dump Cake with cinnamon and sugar
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time45 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: apple dump cake, apple pie dump cake, dump cake
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 395kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 2 21 oz cans apple pie filling
    • 1 box butter pecan cake mix
    • 1 cup butter, sliced
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Spray 9 x 11 baking dish with non-stick spray.
    • Spread apple pie filling in the baking dish.
    • Top with cake mix.
    • Top with sliced butter, covering the whole cake.
    • In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over top of cake.
    • Bake at for approximately 45-50 minutes. Serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Terri A Steffes

      August 17, 2020 at 1:17 am

      I love that buttery crispy crust on the top and then getting some of the apple syrup in that first warm bite…

      Reply
    2. Lynndee

      August 16, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      I’ve never had an apple dump cake before.Would love to try your recipe. It def looks delicious.

      Reply
    3. Catalina

      August 16, 2020 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Yum! This is the best apple dump cake I’ve tried! Loved it so much!

      Reply
    4. Chef Dennis

      August 16, 2020 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Just looking at this makes me drool all over! This Apple Dump Cake looks really mouth watering!

      Reply
    5. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations

      August 16, 2020 at 2:55 am

      OMG, this looks amazing and I love how easy it is. I’m going to make this tomorrow!

      Reply
    6. Mary

      August 15, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      I’m so making this, it looks so yummy and I’m going to be topping mine with butter pecan ice cream. Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    7. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      August 15, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      I love a cake like this that’s so easy to prepare. With apple season in full swing, this is such a perfect recipe. Need to try!

      Reply
    8. sara lafountain

      August 15, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      This apple dump cake was really quite simple but tasted amazing! My daughter made it by herself and the family ate it all up for dessert!

      Reply
    9. Jennifer Van Haitsma

      August 15, 2020 at 11:19 am

      Yum this looks so good! My kids love trying new sweet things so we’ll have to give this a try.

      Reply
    10. Sarah Bailey

      August 14, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      I’ll be honest anything apple in a dessert is something I want to try! This sounds like it would be absolutely incredible and I have to admit I don’t think I’ve ever tried dump cake.

      Reply
    11. Pam Wattenbarger

      August 14, 2020 at 2:49 pm

      I make these all the time and substitute different fruits for the apples and different cake mixes. They’re a great way to use fruit!

      Reply
    12. melissa chapman

      August 14, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Dump cake sounds funny but it looks like a great way to enjoy apple and cinnamon. I will have to try this recipe when the apples start coming in season in late summer.

      Reply

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