This Apple Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert for fall. With just three ingredients and five minutes of prep time, it's a no-fuss recipe that delivers warm, buttery flavor in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or casual weeknight treats.
The combination of sweet apple pie filling, buttery yellow cake mix, and melted butter creates a soft, gooey center with a golden, slightly crisp topping. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a cozy and crowd-pleasing finish.
This recipe was chosen because it's incredibly simple, requires minimal ingredients, and is great for making ahead. It's perfect when you need a dessert that can feed a crowd without much effort.
If you love apple desserts, try these apple pie cupcakes or these apple pie cookies as well.
Ingredients
- Apple pie filling
- Yellow cake mix
- Butter - unsalted
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Quickly back up this apple dump cake using these step-by-step instructions.
Step one: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a 13x9 or similar sized baking dish.
Step two: Pour the apple pie filling into the bottom of the pan and spread evenly.
Step three: Sprinkle with the dry yellow cake mix and spread evenly.
Step four: Slice the butter into thin pieces and place across the entire surface of the cake mix.
Step five: Bake in the preheated oven for about an hour - the mix should be bubbly and slightly golden brown.
Hint: Allow to cool before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Storage
This cake can be kept for up to 3 days in a container in the refrigerator. Or, it can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Apple Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 42 oz Apple pie filling 2 - 21 oz cans
- 1 box Yellow cake mix
- ½ cup Butter unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a 13x9 or similar sized baking dish.
- Pour the apple pie filling into the bottom of the pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with the dry yellow cake mix and spread evenly.
- Slice the butter into thin pieces and place across the entire surface of the cake mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about an hour - the mix should be bubbly and slightly golden brown.
Notes
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
- Store for up to 3 days in the fridge, or up to 6 months frozen.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
