Apple Dump Cake is a 4-ingredient recipe that results in a delicious fall dessert that’s a cross between apple cake and apple crisp!
You might also enjoy my Pumpkin Dump Cake and Hot Chocolate Dump Cake recipes!
This Apple Dump Cake has to be one of the easiest apple desserts in existence, made with just four ingredients and a couple of optional garnishes!
It’s the perfect fall dessert to let the kids help make and so delicious that you’ll want to serve it up for Thanksgiving too!
I also like adding a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar, and of course, a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream or a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream!
Since you don’t need fresh apples for this recipe, you don’t have to worry about peeling or dicing any fruit. You can also use a white or yellow cake mix instead of spice cake, but I love all that extra fall spice flavor!
What Is A Dump Cake?
Dump Cakes are a really easy recipe usually consisting of just a few ingredients, generally cake mix, fruit, and butter. The idea is that the ingredients can just be dumped into the pan (get it?!), stirred, and baked.
How To Make It:
This Apple Dump Cake Recipe is made with two cans of apple pie filling, a box of spice cake mix, a cup of one-minute oatmeal, two sticks of butter, and there are a few customizations you can add if you’d like!
- To prepare this dessert, you pretty much just dump the apple pie filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish that’s been greased with cooking spray.
- Next, you’ll whisk together the dry cake mix and oatmeal and sprinkle it over the top of the apple pie mixture.
- Finally, you’ll drizzle melted butter over top of the cake mix then pop it into the oven, and well … that about covers it.
Recipe Variations:
- For Caramel Apple Dump Cake, you’ll need some caramel topping to drizzle on it before it’s served. You can also stir a 1/4 cup of caramel sauce into the apple pie mixture before adding it to the pan!
- Don’t have Spice Cake Mix? That’s okay, you can use a white or yellow cake mix instead. Just add 1 teaspoon of Apple Pie Spice and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to get a similar flavor.
- Not an Oatmeal fan? That’s fine too, you can just omit it from the recipe making this a 3-ingredient dessert!
Apple Dump Cake is basically a cross between Apple Crisp and Apple Cake. But the recipe is even easier than either of these if you can believe it. It’s so simple, you can even throw one together on any weeknight to enjoy after a family meal.
But no one has to know how little effort it takes to make it. Apple Dump Cake is ridiculously good, so it’s the perfect treat to bring to get-togethers.
One of my favorite tricks is to whip up this dish before company comes over. The whole house smells like cinnamon-apple goodness. Pretty clever, right?
Make this cake once, and you’ll make it again and again! Festive, delicious, and super easy to make, this will become one of your family’s new favorite recipes!
More Delicious Apple Recipes:
- Dutch Apple Pie – Everyone loves the crumble topping!
- Apple Cider Sangria – Perfect for a fall girl’s night!
- Baked Apple Pork Chops – Cozy and delicious!
- Apple Pie Dip – Fun for parties!
Apple Dump Cake
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Apple Dump Cake
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Ingredients
- 40 ounces apple pie filling homemade or canned is fine
- 15 ounce boxed Spice Cake Mix*
- 1 cup 1-minute oatmeal
- 1 cup salted butter melted
- caramel sauce optional
- ice cream optional
- whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the apple pie filling into the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix and oatmeal and then sprinkle it over the pie filling.
- Pour the melted butter over the top of the cake and oatmeal mixture as evenly as possible. Bake the cake for 40 to 50 minutes. The top of the cake should be slightly crisp and golden brown.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate based on 15 servings and does not include caramel sauce, ice cream, or whipped cream.
- For Caramel Apple Dump Cake, you’ll need some caramel topping to drizzle on it before it’s served. You can also stir a 1/4 cup of caramel sauce into the apple pie mixture before adding it to the pan!
- Don’t have Spice Cake Mix? That’s okay, you can use white or yellow cake mix instead and add 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to get a similar flavor.
- Not an Oatmeal fan? That’s fine too, you can just omit it from the recipe making this a 3-ingredient dessert!
- Unsalted butter may also be used and you can add salt as desired.
Rebecca Hubbell says
I have not, but yes, I think you would want to soak them in some hot water to plump then up a bit.
Linda B says
Have you tried this with raisins? My hubby is trying to talk me into it; I’m assuming I’d have to soak them first. Hmmmm…….
Nancy Reynolds says
I can’t wait to make these cakes
Rebecca Hubbell says
Just the dry mix.
Melissa says
Do you make the cake batter like your your going to make a cake or put just the dry mix on
Top of the apple filling?
Rebecca Hubbell says
It can be served cool.
Angie says
Can this be served cooled or has to be right out of the oven?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Caroline, I’m glad you said something because there was actually a typo in the recipe. It should have been 2 sticks not 2 cups. 2 sticks is 1 cup so you are correct in that that’s how much butter this recipe needs. I’m glad you still enjoyed it and I apologize for the typo.
Caroline says
My family really enjoyed it, but the recipe calls for to much butter. I think one cup of butter would be better if you are looking for a more crispy crust.
Rebecca Hubbell says
Woah, you are a busy lady! I’m glad this recipe will make your fall gatherings a little easier! Enjoy!
Sarah Crock says
This recipe looks delicious…love the simple ones…have a extremely busy schedule. Run an insurance agency, teach 18 piano students 3 nights a week and have 9 people living in our home. So recipes like this are wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing!