Apple Dump Cake is a warm apple dessert that is apple pie meets apple cake! Easy to make with only 3 ingredients that all get dumped all together for a delicious fall dessert!

This cake-mix cake recipe is such an easy dessert recipe that you’ll want to make again and again! It really is the perfect dessert. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’re all set! This is perfect for your sweet tooth!

If you like this dump cake recipe, try these next! – Pumpkin Dump Cake, Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake, Peach Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake Recipe topped with a little bit of whipped cream and a pecan

3-Ingredient Apple Dump Cake Recipe

Tender bits of apple in every bite covered with a spiced cake that is delicious, down to the last bite. This is an easy apple dessert you can whip up any time of day.

Dump Cakes are a quick and easy dessert that is so versatile. Just keep the supplies on hand in your pantry and then when you are craving dessert or have a last-second guest coming over, you have a tasty cake serve! It’s perfect every time!

(Learn more about how to make a dump cake.)

 

a slice of apple dump cake taken out of the cake pan

I love a good cake mix cake and this 3-Ingredient Apple Dump Cake recipe has the perfect flavors combined that come together faster than you can say CAKE.

Lightly sweet and tart apples paired next to a spice cake. It gives you the rich flavors of fall that taste like it was made from scratch.

You definitely could use this recipe any time of the year. Just change from a spice cake to yellow cake or white, and you have a perfect 4th of July dessert.

Apple Dump Cake with canned pie filling is always an easy recipe that my friends and family love.

(Can’t get enough apple recipes? Try my Apple Strudel too!)

How to Make This Easy Apple Dump Cake With Pie Filling

Ingredients for Dump Cake

  • spice cake mix
  • apple pie filling – you can use fresh apples and cinnamon/sugar if you’d like
  • butter – I prefer to use unsalted butter for this portion

How to Make a Delicious Apple Dessert – Easy Apple Dump Cake Recipe

You’ll love the ease of this apple dump cake pie filling recipe!

Step 1: Grease the cake pan

First, grease your 9×13 pan with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Add the filling

Then grab your apple pie filling and pour it out into your baking dish. Even it out in the pan.

adding the apple pie filling to the cake pan

Step 3: Add the cake mix

Sprinkle your dry cake mix on top evenly over the entire pie filling. Slice up two sticks of butter and layout over the top of the cake.

adding the butter to the dump cake recipe

Step 4: Bake

Bake for one hour or until the cake is cooked through. Allow to slightly cool and serve.

dump cake in a green cake pan

Variations

Change up the fruit fillings – Try some cherry pie filling to make a cherry dump cake!

Add toppings – Use a caramel drizzle or even some mini chocolate chips on top.

FAQS

What Exactly Is A Dump Cake?

Dump cakes are one magical creation that we all need to be utilizing more often. Don’t be put off by its name; dump cakes are a must-make dessert any time of the year.

Toss in some fresh fruit, canned fillings, or even puddings, sprinkle on your cake mix, slices of butter, and bake.

The flavor combinations are endless, and the prep of these delicious cakes is a breeze from canned cherries and chocolate cake to peach paired with a white cake.

No wrong combinations are happening here, and this apple and spice cake is a winner for sure.

What are dump cakes great for?

Dump cakes are great for:

  • Holidays
  • Family parties
  • Dinner Dessert
  • Potluck Dishes
  • Take to a friend who had a baby or just had surgery
  • These cakes are great for any occasion

What toppings can you add to dump cakes?

So many choices! You can use caramel sauce, a sprinkle of brown sugar, some whipped cream, or even other types of fresh fruit! To make this a fall dessert, just use whatever is in season!

This is an easy peasy recipe that the entire family is going to love! It’s an easy way to a cozy dessert with apple filling! This is a great recipe to get that fall flavor and taste!

How do you store leftover dump cake?

Keep it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. You can let it come to room temperature to eat or eat it warm or cold.

There are so many flavor combinations you can make with Dump Cakes – here are a few options!

This apple dump cake is the easiest dump cake recipe, with three basic ingredients. If you are looking for an easy fall dessert, this recipe is just that.ย  Tender bits of apple in every bite covered with a spiced cake that is delicious, down to the last bite. An easy apple dessert you can whip up any time of day.ย #apple #dessert #dumpcake #falldessert #appledessert #easydesserts| allthingsmamma.com

Apple Dump Cake

The best Apple Dump Cake! Apple Pie meets apple cake with only 3 ingredients. Simple cake mix recipe in under an hour!
3.89 from 42 votes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2 Cans Apple Pie Filling
  • 1 Spice Cake Mix – dry
  • 1 Cup Butter 2 sticks

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 9×13 pan
  • Add both cans of Apple Pie Filling to the baking dish
  • Sprinkle cake mix over pumpkin mixture evenly
  • Slice butter and add to top of cake mixture
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour
  • Allow to cool slightly
  • Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream

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Try these delicious apple desserts next! 

What is your favorite dump cake combination? Try this Blueberry Dump Cake next! It’s my favorite!

apple dump cake with cake mix

For more tips on creating the perfect cake check out this post next!

—> 10 Tricks to Make a Box Cake Mix Taste Homemade 

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

Comments

  1. Dawn McClain says:

    I make dump cakes all the time. I’ve only ever used 1 stick of butter, not 2.

  2. Margo says:

    Donโ€™t know what I might have done wrong but it looked like it was not baked…….very disappointed in the outcome

    1. Shyanne - ATM Team says:

      We’re sorry to hear this, Margo! Do you know what brand of spice cake mix you used?

  3. a.fransmith@aol says:

    5 stars
    AMAZING

  4. Debbie says:

    1 star
    I made this because I had the ingredients & the picture looked like a great dessert, however this was extremely sweet. You canโ€™t eat it without ice cream, etc. because of the sweetness. I need to find a way to adjust this so I can salvage itโ€” maybe make an oatmeal unsweetened crumble to it????

  5. Jennifer Mason says:

    I love dump cakes, but my problem is, on mine there are wet spots on top of the cake and itโ€™s very unappetizing. Where as yours appears crunchy on top. How do you achieve a crunchy top. Otherwise, Iโ€™d make them more often.

  6. Hels says:

    This looks just delicious but how on earth does this have just 3 ingredients? Since when was a box of cake mix classed as an ingredient! Would it be possible to bake this with a normal cake recipe but minus the eggs?

  7. glo says:

    3 stars
    Waiting for a response about using pumpkin, want to make it for New Years. I believe that it was a mistake, but not sure.

  8. Erin Rice says:

    5 stars
    I made this cake for Thanksgiving at my in-laws today. I will definitely make this again!

    1. Kasey Schwartz says:

      GREAT!! I am so happy to hear this!!

  9. Elizabeth G McDevitt says:

    5 stars
    It was absolutely delicious. I will be making it again in the future.

    1. Corinne says:

      Is there pumpkin in this recipe? The instructions have pumpkin.

      1. LuAnn says:

        Was an error. Shouldโ€™ve said apples.

  10. Elizabeth says:

    5 stars
    it was delish!!

    1. Judy Greene says:

      I see some kind of nuts on top ? Pecans or are they walnuts?

      1. Shyanne - ATM Team says:

        We love to add a sprinkle of pecans!

    2. Kalena Johnson says:

      If you double the cake mix, do you double the eggs too?

  11. Phylix Catt says:

    1 star
    Where did the pumpkin come from in the instructions? Thought this was an apple dump cake. *confused*

  12. Linda Pine says:

    As I was reading your recipe, I noticed that you put pumpkin mix instead of spice cake mix. You might want to change that if it is wrong. Thank you, Linda.

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