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!

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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.

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.

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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!

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Course: desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dump cake recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Nicole Harris

Equipment

Baking Dish

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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.
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.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until lightly golden and the apple is bubbling. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with vanill aice cream and/or caramel sauce.

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