Name: Apple Dump Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 oz box vanilla cake mix; 2 (21 oz) cans apple pie filling; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

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Apple Dump Cake – a sweet and warm apple dessert that is so easy to make. Just dump all of the ingredients together and bake. Top with ice cream and caramel for an over the top treat!

As soon as the weather starts to cool down I am all about all the apple desserts! Warm apples with cinnamon is such a great combination.

And dump cakes are so simple to make, you can have them in the oven in just minutes! They are perfect for last minute desserts or when you just want something easy.

slice of apple dump cake with ice cream on top

What Is Dump Cake

Dump cakes are an American dessert that is similar to a cobbler. Usually you just dump the ingredients into a baking dish and bake. You don’t need to measure out all the different ingredients or get mixing bowls dirty. It bakes up perfectly with a crunchy and delicious topping and a warm and gooey base.

Want more Dump Cakes – Pumpkin Dump Cake and Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake are 2 of my favorites.

What You’ll Need

Cake Mix
Apple Pie Filling
Cinnamon
Butter
Pecans (optional)

I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the cake mix to give it just a little bit more flavor. And if you are a fan of nuts, pecans make a great addition to this dessert. Apples and pecans go so well together!

What Cake Mix To Use

I like to use a French Vanilla Cake Mix, but any white or yellow cake mix will work. You can even use a Spice Cake Mix for this recipe. Any brand and flavor works great. You just want a relatively neutral flavor so it doesn’t compete with the apples.

How To Make Apple Dump Cake

Pour the apple pie filling into a 13×9 inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Next mix together the cinnamon and cake mix and sprinkle evenly over the apple filling. I like to cut off the edge of the cake mix bag, pour in the cinnamon and then shake and use a fork to mix it together in the bag.
If you are using nuts, sprinkle the nuts evenly over the cake mix.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top, trying to evenly cover the cake mix as much as possible.
Bake until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cook for at least 10 minutes before serving.

looking down on a bowl of apple dump cake with ice cream and caramel

How To Serve

This Easy Apple Dump Cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzled over the top. You can also top with whipped cream.

Can I Use Fresh Apples

Yes, you can. The bake time is long enough, the apples will get soft. The dessert will change some, as they are not in sugar mixture. Just make sure to peel and thinly slice the apples, so they bake in enough time.

Storage

This cake is best eaten within 1-2 days of making, so it isn’t the best to make much ahead of time. You can make the day before and then just warm slices when you are ready to serve.

Store at room temperature for up to 2 days. After that the top tends to get soggy. Or you can store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

More Delicious Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield: 16

Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake - a sweet and warm apple dessert that is so easy to make. Just dump all of the ingredients together and bake. Top with ice cream and caramel for an over the top treat!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

15.25 oz box vanilla cake mix
2 (21 oz) cans apple pie filling
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F.
Pour the apple pie filling into a 13x9 inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Next mix together the cinnamon and cake mix and sprinkle evenly over the apple filling. I like to cut off the edge of the cake mix bag, pour in the cinnamon and then shake and use a fork to mix it together in the bag.
If you are using nuts, sprinkle the nuts evenly over the cake mix.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top, trying to evenly cover the cake mix as much as possible.
Bake for 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cook for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve topped with ice cream and caramel sauce

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 213Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 23mgSodium 271mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 1gSugar 14gProtein 1g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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