This apple spice dump cake is easy to throw together and creates a warm cinnamon coffee cake like dessert in no time at all. An easy Fall treat you’ll love with boxed cake mix, pie filling and just a bit more.
This apple spice cake dump cake is our latest creation! I guess you could call it a cross between an apple pie filling dump cake and a sort of coffee cake dump cake, it came out so good! We are all about easy dump cake recipes here on The Typical Mom (affiliate links present)
Caramel Apple Spice Dump Cake
Filled with cinnamon and apples it is the perfect Fall dessert…..or year round really, let’s be honest. I love dump cake recipes because they only require 3-5 ingredients which I can usually keep in my cupboards so if company shows up unexpectedly I have it all on hand to throw together.
This happened just the other day and I luckily had all the ingredients to make this easy pumpkin pudding cake recipe on hand….everyone loved that one!
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Apple Spice Dump Cake
Now with the filling you can use any flavor you like but apples is what we chose. Once you get the hang of how it is done you can then swap it out for a number of different combinations. You can make your own homemade pressure cooker apple pie filling or buy canned.
- Casserole dish – 9×13″ size
- Cooking spray to make it non stick
- Apple pie filling – we’ve used this one
- Fresh apples aren’t recommended for this cake
- Dry cake mix
- This is the box of cinnamon swirl I bought and would recommend. It comes complete with a brown sugar topping mix you’ll want too.
- Yellow cake mix won’t taste the same at all
- Spice cake mix is great in our pumpkin pudding cake. If that’s all you have I’d make this version of dump cake.
- Melted butter
- 1/2 cup nuts is great – I used walnuts but candied pecans would be good too
- Ice cream, whipped topping or whipped cream is great on top
You could omit the extras at the end and just make it a 3 ingredient dump cake too. Mix and match the flavors of the mix with different fruits and see which is your favorite combination.
3 Ingredient Apple Spice Dump Cake
There is NO need for a mixing bowl when making this type of dessert, unlike our applesauce spice cake. You just sprinkle, layer and bake. You can see how it is somewhat layered inside of your 13×9 pan. I used a glass one but you could spray an aluminum baking pan too. As with any dump cake there isn’t a lot of mixing, it just bakes all together in the oven.
There is usually just a little powder left on top from the muffin mix. Don’t worry too much about that. Once it is served up it’s not a big deal. Same thing happens from time to time with our Instant Pot dump cake.
I guess you could describe it as such. Very moist would be a better description but either way you won’t be able to slice it like a traditional cake. Instead, allow it to cool slightly to solidify more, 10 minutes will do, and then use a large serving spoon to scoop out individual portions to serve.
Not really. There isn’t enough moisture for the dry boxed cake mix to absorb without the fruit glaze in the can. You can make a fresh apple cake but it would need more liquid in the batter to get tender and moist.
Dump Cake with Apple Pie Filling
Just layer as directed and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until it is somewhat firm in the middle. Served up immediately this apple spice dump cake is wonderful. Add just a bit of vanilla ice cream on top too for the perfect dessert. Same directions go for Blueberry pie filling dump cake flavor etc. It’s plenty for 8-12 people easily. Bring it to a potluck or for a holiday get together.
How do you know when a dump cake is done?
The middle is no longer wet and when a toothpick is inserted there should be wet fruit and moist crumbs of cake attached. There shouldn’t be raw dough on it, if so add another 5 minutes and test again. It’s rather cheap to feed a bunch of people too which is usually important when you’re on a budget. After you try this here are a few more desserts you will enjoy:
Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake
Just like with our Cinnamon roll breakfast casserole this too is semi-homemade though everyone may think it is from scratch really. Using ready made main ingredients saves time and time for you.
Want to make this even faster and not turn your oven on? You can make something similar in a slow cooker with this Crockpot apple dump cake recipe!!
Do you refrigerate dump cakes?
A dump cake can be served hot or cold, with or without whipped or ice cream. Most people prefer their pie filling dump cake to be served warm with some sort of topping. There is a slight appeal to a refrigerated texture though. It’s all about preference really. A leftover dump cake can definitely be stored for a couple of days in the refrigerator.
Even with something like our Pumpkin pie dump cake which is amazing, I wouldn’t leave it out if there is some left. The texture will get weird and there is more chance for it to spoil. Just transfer it to an air tight container or put foil right over your pan to store.
How do you reheat dump cake?
If you have smaller portions, I would microwave it on a plate. If you have an entire peach dump cake for example, then heat it in the oven for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until warm. Again, serve it with whipped cream or ice cream and it’s like new again! Let us know what you think and if you added any other goodies inside!
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Apple Spice Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9×13 pan
Ingredients
- 1 box cinnamon swirl cake mix 21 oz., I used Krusteaz
- 1/2 c butter melted
- 1 can pie filling apple, 21 oz
- 1/2-3/4 c walnuts chopped, optional
Instructions
- Spray a 13×9 baking pan.
- Pour apple pie filling on bottom and spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle cake mix portion of your cinnamon swirl cake mix on top of the apple pie filling and spread out evenly.
- Melt your butter and pour evenly on top of this cake mix.
- Then open the brown sugar bag in your cake mix box and sprinkle that on top spreading out evenly.
- Sprinkle nuts on the top if desired and put into oven preheated to 350 degrees.
- Bake until golden brown on top and middle is starting to firm up, approx 50 minutes.
Jaye
Saturday 14th of October 2023
This is delish! I use an 8x8 and it always comes out perfect. Everyone always asks for the recipe and says they prefer this over regular apple pie ❤️ Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Jaime
Wednesday 4th of October 2023
I meant to say not the link in the recipe, but the link way above...cinnamon 'n spice apple pie filling (which is unavailable at this time). Maybe that's why the recipe link goes to a different pie filling...
The Typical Mom
Wednesday 4th of October 2023
Ok so I fixed that link to one that is in stock for everyone.
Jaime
Wednesday 4th of October 2023
Your photo shows caramel apple pie filling, but the link goes to apple cinnamon pie filling. Which one to use??
The Typical Mom
Wednesday 4th of October 2023
Either one with cinnamon or without is fine
Jo-Anne
Saturday 22nd of July 2023
I made this delicious dessert for our weekly family dinner and all I can say is, yum!! So easy to make, too! Definitely will be making this again!!
Joy
Saturday 2nd of October 2021
This apple spice dump cake recipe was a big hit! Super quick and easy. I think next time I would add maybe a little more apple pie filling or use a 9x9 inch pan. Delicious!
The Typical Mom
Monday 4th of October 2021
Oh yay