Crock pot apple dump cake with spice cake mix is ooey gooey with caramel and pecans in it too. Using a can of pie filling makes this easy with just 3 ingredients. Top with vanilla ice cream, this is our favorite dump cake recipe.
Ever wondered if you could make a Crockpot apple dump cake recipe and skip the oven entirely? Well we have a recipe for you that’s beyond sweet. Find this and more on our Crock pot recipes page.
Boxed cake mix recipes are the best. During the holidays you can find the spiced version, but white or yellow works too. Because I’m not a fancy baker and it’s all about taste for us, not how pretty it is. If you can just scoop it up instead of slicing super pretty it’s a go for me. Means it is super moist and ready to eat.
We do have a LOT of dump cakes on our site! Why? Because we are busy…..like always here and there and everywhere. With these I can throw it all together and bake, or slow cook in this case, with very few ingredients. The caramel is optional really, you could use just the butter for moisture really.
Ingredient Notes
Years ago we made this Crockpot lava cake packed with lots of chocolate and cherry. OH MY was it gooey and amazing. We used a box of Devils food for that one because those two flavors taste amazing together. For this choose what goes with white cake mix.
This time we used a different cake mix and flavor of pie filling to make this. With that said you could use this as a base and swap out different fruit fillings and mixes to make SO many different combinations. Mixed berry and white would be great, peach dump cake with yellow we love too.
The main three that you have to add would be on the top. The rest are a optional but I would highly suggest the bottle of sundae caramel sauce. It not only adds sweetness but more moisture into the dish too. Instead of adding a bit more butter and making it heavier we thought this was a great way to cut it.
A tip to getting this to slide out easily is to spray the inside of the pot with non stick spray. It will not come out sliced in pieces either way though. All of these should just be scooped with a large serving spoon, it won’t be pretty. Your stomach won’t care, really my friend.
Easy Dump Cake with Pie Filling
Of course you can use similar ingredients in the oven and make our apple spice dump cake in there, but I would give this one a whirl too. Then decide which one your family loves best. If you need to make this dairy free it is possible to do so. I use a vegan plant based butter product for my husband and it tastes surprisingly similar to the “normal” type.
Now this recipe does not use fresh apples. If you’re wondering what to make with lots of apples I would opt for our Crockpot apple crisp recipe. With that you peel Granny Smith apples, slice, toss with some flour to thicken the sauce, add a crumble topping and you will create the most delicious dessert with fresh produce ever.
How Long to Cook Apple Dump Cake in Crockpot
This will take 4-6 hours to meld together, serve when it is as firm as you’d like. Firm is a very loose term when it comes to this because remember it will be more like a thin bread pudding if I had to compare it to something, very wet.
Remember this will be a gooey scoop out slow cooker apple dump cake of sorts. It will not rise or be able to be sliced like our apple cake with cake mix does. Scoop out with a large spoon into bowls and serve as is or with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top. When it is still warm it will melt all over the top and make it even creamier. Serve with a paper towel though because it’s sticky!
FAQ
If a recipe requires pie filling then no it wouldn’t work because the liquid ratio would be off. Filling has an ooey gooey liquid included that will moisten the cake mix to create a batter that will then become moist. Without it the dry mixture won’t bake properly.
Yes, they are interchangeable and a great way to change things up. You could use the same basic instructions with different fruit pie fillings to make different versions of the same dessert!
You do if it includes fruit, if not it will spoil. Wait until it cools completely and then you’ll want to keep as much air out as possible so it doesn’t dry out. You can transfer to an airtight container to do this or wrap tightly with saran wrap.
You will want to add a bit of moisture to the top before reheating. The best option for this is to add a dollop of whipped cream or tbsp of ice cream. Then microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute until warmed to your liking.
Crockpot Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 20 oz pie filling, we used apple
- 1 box cake mix
- 1/2 c nuts, pecans
- 1 c caramel topping
- 1/2 c butter, cut into slices
Instructions
- Spray inside of slow cooker with non stick spray. Spread pie filling on the bottom evenly.
- Sprinkle nuts over the top of that followed by caramel topping.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of that covering other ingredients entirely. Pat down gently.
- Put sliced butter on top evenly and close lid.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until it has firmed up on edges and browned.
- Scoop out and serve topped with ice cream and more nuts.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Other Dessert Recipes You’ll Love
Um these are kinda’ my favorite. yes I have made my own with fresh fruit that is on it’s way out but that takes quite a bit of work, I usually don’t have the time for that. Nowadays you can even find lower sugar versions if that is important to you at the store.
- This cherry pie filling dump cake does rise quite well and is truly EASY with just 3 ingredients!
- Our blueberry pie filling dump cake cupcakes are really fun to throw together and taste like the most moist and delicious blueberry muffins ever.
- Apple pie bread pudding uses apple like this one and is fantastic to bring to a potluck or just for a family treat.
Printable recipe with nutritional information is below. If you use other ingredients it will vary a bit but really just enjoy it, everything in moderation my friends!
