Apple Dump Cake

This apple dump cake is a delicious fall dessert you'll want to eat year-round. It's made with apple pie filling, yellow cake mix, crushed walnuts, and the perfect balance of fall spices. Every bite is addictive, and you'll love how easy the cake it is to make!

The Best Apple Dump Cake

If you love apple pie, just wait until you try this apple dump cake recipe. It has the same delicious apple pie flavor, but it's so much more convenient to make!

This recipe tosses apple pie filling in cinnamon and nutmeg, then tops it with a dry cake mix, toasted walnuts, and melted butter. Everything's baked in the oven until the top is golden brown and crisp, and the inside is filled with warm apple pie deliciousness.

I love making this apple dump cake during the fall season. It's the perfect dessert to bring to a friend's house, a holiday get-together, or have as a random weeknight dessert!

Why This Recipe Works

Quick and easy to make. Everything for this apple dump cake recipe comes together in a baking dish, and you can have it ready to bake in just 5 minutes!

Family favorite. This dump cake recipe is a Cunningham family favorite. It's been one of our go-to dump cake recipes for quite some time now, and it gets better each time. So I guarantee everyone you make this for will love it too! 

One-dish dessert. You'll only need one baking dish to make this apple pie dump cake, so not only is prep minimal, but cleanup is a breeze too!

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this apple dump cake is super simple. You might even surprise yourself by having most of what you'll need on hand already since they're all pantry staples!

Check out everything you'll need for this easy dump cake recipe:

• 2 cans apple pie filling 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• Vanilla ice cream for serving

If you're heading to the store for a boxed cake mix, make sure to grab an extra box so you can make this peach cobbler with cake mix, or this cake mix banana bread recipe next!

How To Make Apple Dump Cake

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

2. Assemble the dump cake: Pour the apple pie filling into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. Sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over the apple pie filling and mix to combine.

3. Add the cake mix: Spread the cake mix evenly over the apple pie filling and add chopped walnuts on top. Space out the butter pieces evenly over the walnuts.

4. Bake and serve: Bake the apple dump cake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sides are bubbly. Let the cake cool slightly for 10 minutes, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Make caramel apple dump cake by adding caramel sauce to the apple filling.
• Use other types of boxed cake mix, like spice cake mix or white cake mix, to switch up the flavor from the yellow cake mix.
• Add a sprinkle of brown sugar over the top of the cake mix before baking for a sweeter flavor.
• Top the finished dump cake with whipped cream or maple syrup for an even sweeter flavor. 

How To Store Apple Dump Cake

In the fridge: Store leftover apple dump cake in an airtight container or in the baking dish with the lid on and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

In the freezer: Allow the leftover dump cake to cool completely, then transfer leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Put the leftover dump cake back in a casserole dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Thaw the frozen cake in the fridge overnight or add more reheating time. You can also microwave a single serving of leftover dump cake in 15-second intervals until it's fully reheated.

FAQS About This Apple Dump Cake Recipe

What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake?

The biggest mistake to avoid when making dump cakes is mixing the cake mix with the apple pie filling. The mix needs to be sprinkled on top of the filling and NOT mixed in. Otherwise, you won't get a golden brown crumble topping. The pats of butter also need to be placed on top and not mixed in with the filling.

Can you leave apple dump cake out overnight?

Yes, apple dump cake can be left out overnight as long as it's covered or in a sealed container.

Do you have to refrigerate apple dump cake?

No, you can leave apple dump cake at room temperature for up to 1-2 days in an airtight container. With that said, it'll have a better texture, and it will last longer if you refrigerate it.

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