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Modified: Sep 26, 2024 · Published: Sep 19, 2022 by LaKita · This post may contain affiliate links.

Apple Dump Cake

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close up side view of finished apple dump bake with serving spoon in it.
overhead view of single serving of apple dump cake on small white plate beside a fork

This Apple Dump Cake is made using three simple ingredients. It is sweet, moist, and loaded with flavor. The perfect apple dessert to make and share with your family and friends.

For more delicious apple recipes then be sure to try making some Apple Crumble Bars or some Homemade Fried Apples.

small white plate with single serving of apple dump cake on it beside a fork

It's almost time for Fall! 

This is my absolute favorite time of the year. The temperatures begin to cool off a bit. The leaves begin to change colors and the mums become in season. It's also time for festivals, football, and anything pumpkin. Everywhere you look tells you that pumpkin, and pumpkin spice, is the flavor of the season, but there are others. And one of my favorites is apple. 

Apples can be used in recipes that are sweet, tart, or even savory. It can be used in so many different ways. I’ve shared a few recipes here on the blog in a batch of Apple Crumble Bars. As well as Homemade Fried Apples and a delicious Apple Dutch Baby just to name a few. 

My favorite way to use them is in a dessert recipe and today I’m going to share with you an easy recipe for apple dump cake that is made in minutes with a few basic ingredients.

Let's get started! 

Ingredients You'll Need

For this apple pie dump cake, you'll only need three simple ingredients that should be easy to find at your local grocery store.

overhead view of ingredients needed to make cake
  1. Apple Pie Filling - Use canned apple pie filling or canned apples to make this simple cake recipe. You will need two cans to make this dump cake.
  2. Yellow Cake Mix - For this recipe, you will need a full box of yellow cake mix. Any brand that you prefer. If you would like to substitute butter cake or spice, they will work great as well.
  3. Butter - Go with whatever butter that you have on hand, it can be salted or unsalted.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities.

Step By Step Instructions

Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. and grab a 9x13-inch rectangle or 11x11-inch square baking dish. Pour both cans of apple pie filling into the bottom of the dish and spread evenly.

apple pie filling spread evenly on the bottom of a white baking dish

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Top with the yellow cake mix and evenly spread it on top of the apple pie filling.

cake mix spread on top of apple pie filling in white baking dish

Top with thin slices of butter and spread out evenly on top of the cake mix. 

butter placed on top of cake mix

Place into the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top has lightly browned and the apple filling is warm and bubbly. Carefully remove the 3 ingredient apple dump cake from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

finished apple cake in white baking dish with serving spoon in it

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • Try not to mix the butter into the cake mix, just place it on top as evenly as you can. It does not have to be perfect. 
  • Be sure to spread the butter as evenly as you can so that it bakes well into the cake mix. If you prefer to melt the butter and pour it on top, you may do that as well.
  • You may substitute the yellow cake mix for another mix. Try butter golden or spice cake!
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Storage

Place any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You may cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or store it in an airtight container. Reheat before serving.

close up side view of finished piece of cake on white plate

More Recipes You'll Love

  • Homemade Fried Apples
  • Apple Crumble Bars
  • Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ideas for this Apple Dump Cake Recipe? Please share them in the comments below!

📖 Recipe

finished cake in white baking dish

Apple Dump Cake

LaKita Anderson
This Apple Dump Cake is made using three simple ingredients. It is sweet, moist, and loaded with flavor. The perfect apple dessert to make and share with your family and friends.
4.50 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup butter, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. and grab a 9x13-inch rectangle or 11x11-inch square baking dish. Pour two 21 ounce cans of apple pie filling into the bottom of the dish and spread evenly.
  • Top with the entire box of yellow cake mix and evenly spread it on top of the apple pie filling.
  • Top with thin ½ cup slices of butter and spread out evenly on top of the yellow cake mix. 
  • Place into the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top has lightly browned and the apple filling is warm and bubbly. Carefully remove the 3 ingredient apple dump cake from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy!
  • Cover and place any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Try not to mix the butter into the cake mix, just place it on top as evenly as you can. It does not have to be perfect. 
  • Be sure to spread the butter as evenly as you can so that it bakes well into the cake mix. If you prefer to melt the butter and pour it on top, you may do that as well.
  • You may substitute the yellow cake mix for another mix. Try butter golden or spice cake!
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 421mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Original post date 10/07/2019. Updated 09/19/2022.

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    4.50 from 12 votes (4 ratings without comment)

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  1. Christina says

    March 28, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    I had the same issue. Not sure what to do from here.

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      March 30, 2020 at 8:32 am

      Hi Christina, I'm not sure what happened. Please make sure you are only using 1 1/2 cups of yellow cake mix for this recipe.

      Reply
    • Shondia says

      September 16, 2023 at 5:02 pm

      I tried a similar recipe to this one and it called for 1 cup of melted butter, which is 2 sticks of butter. Try it that way and see if it’ll come out better.

      Reply
      • LaKita says

        September 26, 2023 at 6:31 pm

        Thank you for sharing Shondia! It's perfectly fine to use more butter for this one.

        Reply
  2. LaKita says

    December 08, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    I'm sorry this recipe didn't work out for you. Before I post recipes on the blog they are tested by myself multiple times and/or by others. Usually, the cake forms a crust on top but is done underneath. The cake mix has to be spread evenly and pressed down with the melted butter floating on top. I'm not sure what happened.

    Reply
  3. Aline says

    October 14, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! This is so easy to make!! It's a must recipe for the holidays!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 15, 2019 at 7:48 pm

      Yes, definitely Aline!

      Reply
  4. Kenya Rae says

    October 13, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    5 stars
    My grandma introduces me to sumo cake. They are so easy and so good!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 15, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Never heard of a sumo cake before, will have to look into what its all about.

      Reply
  5. Jazz says

    October 12, 2019 at 11:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love easy recipes like this one! Saving this for fall.

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 13, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Thank you Jazz!!

      Reply
  6. Katrina Adams says

    October 12, 2019 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    Omg! LaKita this looks delicious and so easy!!! I am on my way for Sunday dessert tomorrow!!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 13, 2019 at 9:33 am

      Thank you Katrina! I hope you love it just as much as I do!

      Reply
  7. Mila says

    October 12, 2019 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy! I'm definitely adding it to my holiday recipes!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 13, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Thank you Mila!!

      Reply
  8. Tamara J. says

    October 11, 2019 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    This is the perfect recipe to fulfill an evening craving for a sweet treat!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 13, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Yes!! So quick and easy...the best way to satisfy a sweet craving!

      Reply
  9. Marta says

    October 09, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    I'm loving this dessert and how it combines my love of apples with my love of not wanting to spend too much time baking!

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 10, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Yes! It is the best of both of those options!

      Reply
  10. Renia Butler says

    October 09, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    the simplest recipes often times are the most delicious.

    Reply
    • LaKita says

      October 10, 2019 at 10:37 am

      I completely agree!

      Reply
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