This Apple Dump Cake recipe is an easy and irresistible dessert that’s made with just 4 ingredients: apple pie filling, cake mix, pecans, and butter!
Early Fall I crave apple desserts—any and all kinds! This Apple Pie Filling Dump Cake has got to be the easiest apple dessert recipe on my site! My kids love helping me make it, and it’s one of those recipes that build their kitchen confidence!
More apple recipes I’m whipping up this Fall:
- Apple Crisp
- Caramel Apples
- Dutch Apple Pie
- Apple Muffins with Crunchy Brown Sugar Topping
- Fried Apples
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
- Bacon and Apple Stuffing
- Caramel Apple Cupcakes
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
- Deep Dish Apple Pie
- Apple Ring Fritters
Recipe questions answered!
How do you make an apple dump cake?
- First, pour the pie filling into a 9 x 13-inch pyrex pan and smooth into an even layer.
- Then, sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the pie filling.
- Next, space out the butter pieces evenly over the cake mix.
- Finally, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Bake until golden brown and the sides are bubbling, about 35-40 minutes.
What is a dump cake?
A dump cake is one of the simplest desserts you can make. They’re made with a base of canned pie filling, a layer of dry cake mix, and pads of butter on top. There is no stirring involved with dump cakes, and true to their name, you just dump the ingredients into the pan and that’s it!
Cook’s Note – Apple Dump Cake:
- Leftovers and be covered with foil and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dump cake is best served warm. To reheat, place the apple dump cake in a 325 degree F oven until heated through, about 20-25 minutes.
- This is best served with vanilla ice cream.
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Cook’s Tools and Ingredients:
- covered 9×13 pan
- serving spoon (I love this set and it’s such a great value.)
- apple pie filling
- white cake mix
- chopped pecans
ONE YEAR AGO: Homemade Apple Pie Spice
TWO YEARS AGO: White Cake
THREE YEARS AGO: Mom’s Pumpkin Bread
Apple Pie Filling Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 21 ounce cans apple pie filling
- 1 16.25 ounce box white cake mix
- 12 Tablespoons salted butter, cut into 12 pieces
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
FOR SERVING:
- vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Move oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pour the pie filling into a 9 x 13-inch pyrex pan and smooth into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the pie filling.
- Space out the butter pieces evenly over the cake mix.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Bake until golden brown and the sides are bubbling, about 35-40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, and then serve with vanilla ice cream (optional).
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Jane Saunders
This looks nice and simple. I think a few speedy recipes are great to have on standby for when a sugar craving hits.
Renee Goerger
Talk about a deliciously easy dessert recipe. I’ve made the pumpkin dump cake before, and it’s always a hit. I can’t wait to make the apple dump cake as I’m sure it will be equally popular!
Jillian
Yay, I hope you love it!
Natalie
I love apple desserts! This cake looks sooo homey and comforting ♥
Jillian
Thank you! 🙂
Sara | Belly Rumbles
I have never heard of a dump cake before, what a fun name. Your apple version looks delicious and super easy to make with items straight from the pantry.
Jillian
Yep, and this all makes it a great option for a dessert in a pinch!
Jacqueline Debono
What a super simple dessert. Love the name. Hadn’t heard of a dump cake before! Great idea!
Jillian
Isn’t the name fun?! 🙂
Claudia Lamascolo
i have made every single dump cake but not apple! omg this is my favorite and I cant beleive I never thought of it! thanks!
Jillian
Aren’t dump cakes great? So glad you found this recipe!
Marisa Moore
Gotta love a dump cake. Love that you made this one seasonally appropriate!
Jillian
Thank you! 🙂
Dayna
I love this yummy apple dump cake!
Linda
Dump cakes are so easy
to bake !! My hubby’s
favorite dessert to eat
with vanilla ice cream
Yummy ! Do you know how to bake a Flan cake
or have a recipe
to share ?
Jillian
So glad you and your hubby liked the cake!
Unfortunately, I do not have a flan cake recipe, sorry.
Julie
I love apple dump cake. My friend turned me on to it as I had never heard of it before. I have added a little bit more to it. I get the Carmel Apple Pie filling, I add ground cinnamon, and Carmel syrup with sea salt. It makes my mouth water.
Sheila B
I’ve made this many times and always a hit. Just wish I knew how to keep it warm when I take it someone’s house.
Jillian
So glad it’s a hit at your house!