Apple Dump Cake

A warm, gooey dessert made with apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter — the easiest way to enjoy the flavors of apple crisp and cake in one bite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings: 12 squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Apple Layer

2 cans apple pie filling (21 oz each)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg optional

Topping

1 box yellow cake mix
3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Serving

whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Equipment

9x13 Baking Dish
Mixing bowl
Oven

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Spread apple pie filling evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over the top.
Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the apples — do not stir.
Drizzle melted butter evenly across the surface, ensuring most of the mix is moistened. Add chopped nuts if desired.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, use spice cake mix instead of yellow. This recipe can also be made with fresh sliced apples tossed in cinnamon sugar.