This delectable Apple Dump Cake is quick and easy, with just eight ingredients and ten minutes of prep time. I love to serve it warm with vanilla ice cream, warm caramel syrup, or fresh whipped cream.
This is a favorite dessert recipe at our house, perfect for last-minute get-togethers, potlucks, and family reunions. If you like this recipe, you should try my pumpkin dump cake, peach dump cake, or cherry dump cake.
Why You’ll Love This
It is incredibly easy and downright foolproof. If you are in a big hurry, ask one of your tweens or teens to prep it.
Although this recipe is easy and quick, it is not short on flavor. It is scrumptious with fragrant fall spices, crisp apple filling, and crunchy nuts. This delicious dessert is a cross between a cobbler and a cake.
The ingredients for this recipe are easily accessible, and you may already have many of them on hand.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Spices: ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. If desired, add a pinch of ground ginger.
- Apple pie filling: Buy the premium apple pie filling. It just tastes better and is made with no high fructose corn syrup. 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.
- Cake mix: I use a golden butter cake mix, but you can use a yellow or spice cake mix.
- Butter: salted or unsalted
- Nuts: pecans or walnuts
How to make Apple Dump Cake
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
First, mix all the spices 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.
Preparation Tips and Storage
- Drizzle the butter over slowly to cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible.
- Pour 1/2 cup caramel sauce over the apples before adding the dry cake mix, remaining spices, and pecans to make it a caramel apple dump cake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 condensation during cooking.
To freeze, cool completely, then cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
More Apple Recipes
Easy Apple Dump Cake Recipe
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
- Drizzle the butter over slowly to cover as much of the dry cake mix as possible.
- Pour 1/2 cup caramel sauce over the apples before adding the dry cake mix, remaining spices, and pecans to make it a caramel apple dump cake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
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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!
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’!
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.
Catalina
I am drooling over this apple cake! Love how easy is to make it!
Nart
Tried the recipe and it was just so lovely I couldn’t stop eating the thing. Will definitely be making it again.
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!
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.
Lauren
Making this tonight! I have a bunch of apples still from the orchard and the family will love this cake.
Beti
Such a wonderful fall dessert! My family would love it!
katerina
I love how easy and delicious this is!! The perfect fall dessert!
Vikki
mmmm so delicious! Quick and easy dessert I love
Erin
This Apple Dump Cake looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
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!
Melissa
Apple Dump Cake is so easy and so delicious to make! Great recipe