This delectable Apple Dump Cake is made quick and easy with just eight ingredients and ten minutes of prep time. I love to serve this warm with vanilla ice cream and warm caramel syrup or fresh whipped cream. This is a favorite dessert recipe at our house and perfect for last-minute get-togethers, potlucks, and family reunions.
Why this recipe works!
- It is so incredibly easy and just downright foolproof. Are you in a super big hurry? Ask one of your tweens or teens to prep it for you.
- Although this recipe is so easy and quick, it is not short on flavor. It is absolutely scrumptious with a variety of fragrant fall spices, crisp apple filling, and crunchy nuts. This delicious dessert is kind of a cross between a cobbler and a cake.
- The ingredients for this recipe are easily accessible, and many of them you may already have on hand.
- This is a dump-and-go recipe, making it easy enough for even a novice cook.
- You can cook this recipe in the oven or, if you prefer, in a crockpot.
- If you like this recipe, you should try my pumpkin dump cake, peach dump cake, or cherry dump cake.
How to make Apple Dump Cake
First, mix all the spices together in a small bowl. Then pour the canned apple pie filling into a large baking pan. Next, sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the apples. Dust the dried cake mix over the apple mixture using a spatula to level it off. Now, drizzle the melted butter over the top of the cake mix. Next, sprinkle the remaining spice mix over the butter and top with the chopped pecans. Bake in a preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Buy the premium apple pie filling. It just tastes better and is made with no high fructose corn syrup. Plus, the apples are slightly crispy, and the filling tastes more like homemade.
- If you have homemade apple pie filling, then by all means, use it.
- I use a golden butter cake mix, but you can use a yellow cake mix or even a spice cake mix.
- Walnuts can be substituted for pecans.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first cool completely, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
How to cook Apple Dump Cake in the Crockpot
Simply pour the apple pie filling into a 5-6 quart crock pot. In a large bowl, stir together all the spices, then add the cake mix, pecans, and melted butter. Crumble the mix over the apple pie filling. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Place a layer of paper towels under the lid to absorb any condensation during the cooking process.
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Easy Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This super quick and easy scrumptious Apple Dump Cake is sure to please all of the apple lovers in your life. For an over-the-top dessert, serve a la mode with warm caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cans (21 ounce) apple pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounce) butter golden cake mix or yellow cake mix
- 1 cup butter melted
- ¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans
- (optional) vanilla ice cream
- (optional) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
- Spoon the cans of apple pie filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mixed spices. Sprinkle with the dry cake mix. Drizzle with melted butter trying to cover as much of the top as possible. Sprinkle with remaining mixed spices and top with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly on the edges. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Notes
- Buy the premium apple pie filling. It just tastes better and is made with no high fructose corn syrup. Plus, the apples are slightly crispy, and the filling tastes more like homemade.
- If you have homemade apple pie filling, then by all means, use it.
- I use a golden butter cake mix, but you can use a yellow cake mix or even a spice cake mix.
- Walnuts can be substituted for pecans.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first cool completely, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
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Virginia
What qualifies as premium apple pie filling? Any suggestions?
Beth Pierce
Look for simple ingredients like apples, water, sugar, corn starch, natural flavors, lemon juice, spices. The simpler and more natural the better. Have you tried Duncan Hines?
Valentina
This apple dump cake is the PERFECT dessert for summertime. So easy to make and so good!
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Kristyn
Love dump cakes!! They are so easy & taste like you have spent all day making it! Apple is my favorite!
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Betsy
So easy! Just dump and cook and presto! Dessert! Tastes amazing, too! Some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce is so perfect! And a cup of coffee. I need my coffee. So, so, so good.
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rika
This apple dump cake looks so good. I have everything I need to make this cake! My kids and I can’t wait to try it this weekend!
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Beth
This looks fabulous! But ice cream and caramel sauce will definitely be making an appearance when I make this asap!! Delish!
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Jeannette
LOVE how easy this recipe is. I’m always afraid of baking complicated dishes, but this one is so perfect because it’s literally just ‘dump and bake’!
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Nicole
I have all of these ingredients at home and have been wanting an apple dessert to try. Thanks for sharing!
sue
Delicious dessert with amazing flavors. Mouth melting perfect treat. I love it.
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Catalina
I am drooling over this apple cake! Love how easy is to make it!
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Nart
Tried the recipe and it was just so lovely I couldn’t stop eating the thing. Will definitely be making it again.
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Aimee
This is the perfect recipe to use all the apple pie filling I just canned. I bet it’s amazing and it sounds so easy!
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Pam
Always love apples in the fall, but this year we are getting into cooking with them even more. Thanks for a great, but simple recipe.
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Lauren
Making this tonight! I have a bunch of apples still from the orchard and the family will love this cake.
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Beti
Such a wonderful fall dessert! My family would love it!
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katerina
I love how easy and delicious this is!! The perfect fall dessert!
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Vikki
mmmm so delicious! Quick and easy dessert I love
Erin
This Apple Dump Cake looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
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Amanda
Perfect fall dessert, I am so excited to try this!
Sara
What a delicious treat and perfect for fall! So delicious; looking forward to enjoying this all season long!
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Melissa
Apple Dump Cake is so easy and so delicious to make! Great recipe