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Published: August 8, 2018 | Last Updated: December 10, 2020 | Author: Lois

Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake – warm apple pie filling topped with an easy crumble made with cake mix and chopped pecans. This is one of my cake mix hack recipes where you literally dump everything in a casserole dish and bake! Let me show you how to make one the most popular apple pie filling dump cake recipes on this site.

apple pie filling dump cake recipe.

Using a cake mix as a crumb topping is one of 5 Cake Mix Baking Secrets. Especially when making fruit desserts like my recipes for Peach Dump Cake, and Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake.

A newer twist on this recipe is Pumpkin Apple Dump Cake that’s slowly becoming one of my favorites because it combines my love for both apples and pumpkins into one delicious dessert.

apple dump cake recipe

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Ingredients

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

  • 2 cans apple pie filling
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • Butter; 1 stick
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Layer the two cans of apple pie filling in the bottom of a 9X11 baking dish that’s been sprayed with non-stick baking spray. Then stir in the cinnamon.

Open the bag of yellow cake mix and sprinkle on top of the apples. Then add the brown sugar and chopped pecans.

The final step is to top the ingredients with the butter which helps make the crumble topping even more delicious.

apple dump cake with pie filling step by step photos.

Baking Instructions

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until the top is nicely browned and the cake is bubbling. 

apple dump cake with canned apples, cake mix and chopped pecans.

Tips for Baking and Serving 

  • The most important tip is to make sure to spread out the cake mix so there are not large mounds on top of the apples.
  • Sometimes, no matter how well you think you’ve distributed the cake mix, you’ll see clumps starting to form. 
  • If you notice clumps, take a fork and break up any clumps, then return the cake to the oven to continue baking.
  • You can also try making this apple dump cake using a spice cake mix!
  • This easy recipe is delicious warm from the oven but you may want it to cool down just a bit so you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly made whipped cream.

Frequently Asked Recipe Questions

Does Apple Dump Cake need to be refrigerated?

Leftovers can be left at room temperature for about a day. I would refrigerate any leftovers just to be safe though. You can expect this recipe to last in the refrigerator for up to one week.

How do you make a dump cake from scratch?

You can easily substitute the canned pie filling in this recipe by making a homemade apple pie filling like my Homemade Apple Pie Recipe and then add the cake mix to the top and bake as directed in this recipe.

Tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments and don’t forget to rate it!

Pioneer Woman apple dump cake recipe.

You’re going to LOVE these other Dump Cake Recipes: 

  • Peach Crunch Cake
  • Pumpkin Crunch Cake – with video
  • Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake – with video
  • Apple Caramel Dump Cake
Apple Dump Cake

Apple Dump Cake

Yield: 8 to 12 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Apple Dump Cake – warm apple pie filling topped with an easy crumble made with cake mix and chopped pecans.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans apple pie filling
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • Butter; one stick
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a 9X11 baking dish, that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, add the two cans of apple pie filling.
  3. Sprinkle Cinnamon over the apple pie filling.
  4. Next, sprinkle the cake mix on top.
  5. Add the brown sugar to the top.
  6. Then add the chopped pecans to the top.
  7. Finally add the sliced butter to the top.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until the edges are hot and bubbly.

Notes

This easy recipe is delicious warm from the oven but you may want it to cool down just a bit so you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly made whipped cream.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 485Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 594mgCarbohydrates: 78gFiber: 2gSugar: 50gProtein: 3g

The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.

© Lois
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts


19 Comments

About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Jenny says

    August 5, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    This would be perfect with a hot cup of coffee. What an easy recipe to make. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.

    Reply
  2. Paula Adams says

    May 21, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    Mine was still mostly dry cake mix, so I stirred it all together and baked it another 5 minutes. I’ve had this another with eggs in it that was very good.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      May 22, 2019 at 9:45 am

      I’m glad you were able to make the recipe work for you. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  3. Jim Smith says

    May 5, 2019 at 7:46 am

    This tastes wonderful. I followed your directions to the T. The only issue I have is that in my case a lot of the cake mix was still powdery and dry. Is this supposed to happen? Do you have a fix? Jim

    Reply
    • Lois says

      May 5, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Next time you make the recipe, pull the cake out of the oven at about halfway through baking and using a fork, break up any lumps of cake mix that are forming during the baking. That should help next time. Thanks for the feedback Jim!

      Reply
  4. happy wheels says

    April 21, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    This is also a very good post which I really enjoy reading

    Reply
    • Lois says

      April 22, 2019 at 7:26 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. HDJ says

    April 20, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    This was a delicious recipe. The only thing is the cook time was 45 minutes not 20 or 30.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      April 21, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Oh wow, that’s a huge difference. I’m glad you were able to gauge the baking time accordingly to your oven. Thank you for sharing this. I’m going to make a note and check next time I bake this recipe. It’s always been ready in 25 minutes for me. 🙂

      Reply
    • Christine says

      June 21, 2019 at 5:57 am

      I’m at 35 minutes with barely any cooking done. I added more butter and will put it back in for 10 more minutes now that I know it could take longer.

      Reply
      • Lois says

        June 21, 2019 at 9:21 am

        Recipe card has been updated to show new cooking time. Thanks!

        Reply
  6. Carol says

    September 19, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Lois, This cake looks so easy and quick, my kind of baking! You’re one of my features tonight at SYS! Please come back and join our party again!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      September 19, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you for visiting and for featuring my recipe!

      Reply
  7. Edye says

    August 20, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    LOOKS SO YUMMY!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Lois says

      August 20, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • phyllis says

        August 26, 2018 at 1:41 pm

        can you use fresh apples if so how would you do it

        Reply
        • Lois says

          August 26, 2018 at 8:58 pm

          I have never made this with fresh apples, so I wouldn’t be able to give you instructions. Thank you for visiting!

          Reply
  8. Linda on Poinsettia Drive says

    August 9, 2018 at 7:15 am

    Yum. Hi, love your post. I have a new blog party and would like to invite you to come share this on the CLASSY FLAMINGOS BLOG PARTY held each Tuesday evening thru Friday. You’ll get large picture exposure and shout outs on all of my social media sites. You may get PINKED and you’ll get even more exposure! I hope you’ll come by. poinsettiadr.com

    Reply
  9. Healing Tomato says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    This is my new favorite way to eat apples. This cake looks so delicious.

    Reply

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