APPLE DUMP CAKE RECIPE

Making this APPLE DUMP CAKE RECIPE starts with a layer of apple pie filling, which is topped with dry cake mix and apple pie spices, then drizzled with melted butter.  The cake is then baked, all without a mixing bowl in sight!

cake topped with ice cream on white plate

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Effortless Apple Dump Cake: A No-Fuss Dessert

If you’re looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert that feels homemade but requires almost no effort, this Apple Dump Cake Recipe is it. Just a few ingredients and zero mixing bowls, this recipe brings warm, gooey comfort straight to your plate in under an hour.

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What Is a Dump Cake?

Despite the unflattering name, a dump cake is the easiest form of a cobbler-style cake. You literally “dump” the ingredients into a baking dish and bake. No stirring. No creaming. No special equipment. The result? A golden, buttery topping with a warm, fruit-filled base.

prepared cake in white baking dish

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cake topped with ice cream and caramel

cake topped with ice cream on white plate

APPLE DUMP CAKE RECIPE

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Making this APPLE DUMP CAKE RECIPE starts with a layer of apple pie filling, which is topped with dry cake mix and apple pie spices, then drizzled with melted butter.  The cake is then baked, all without a mixing bowl in sight!

Ingredients

  • 21 oz. apple pie filling
  • 15 oz. vanilla cake mix
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, divided
  • 3/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    2. Pour apple pie filling into baking dish. Sprinkle over half of the apple pie spice and stir to combine. Spread the filling evenly over the base of the dish.
    3. Sprinkle the vanilla cake mix evenly over the apple pie filling, then evenly sprinkle over the remaining apple pie spice. Drizzle with the melted butter.
    4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until lightly golden and the apple is bubbling. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
    5. Serve with vanill aice cream and/or caramel sauce.

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Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 422Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 46mgSodium 559mgCarbohydrates 62gFiber 1gSugar 38gProtein 2g

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