Apple dump cake recipe (2024)

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Oct 26, 2014 · Modified: Mar 27, 2023

Apple Dump cake

Hi there everyone! Just when you thought the dump cakes were over…. I had to go ahead and make an apple dump cake recipe. It’s the season for all things Apple. Here are some dump cakes I have made in the past:

NOTE: As with all dump cakes these are not to be dumped upside down. They are scooper cakes:)

Cherry pineapple dump cake

Lemon raspberry dump cake

Peach crisp Bisquick dump cake

Blueberry/Pineapple dump cake

I whipped this Apple dump cake up to for a party we were attending.

I was not able to get an after shot because at that point I was at the party and it went too fast. Besides, I really don’t whip out my camera or phone every chance I get, believe it or NOT!

Bad blogger..

As per usual only a few ingredients.

I had a taster tell me, that he doesn’t even care for Apple pie but this was “dynamite”I quote him:)

At this point, I can’t even pick a favorite dump cake. I loved them all.

My family actually loved the apple one best though if they had to pick just one:)

Please note you can either use a Pyrex or a bundt pan. Either way, it’s not a “pretty cake”. You are scooping, topping and serving. I prefer pyrex, however for the party and bringing it warm, the bundt pan looked nice too.

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Apple Dump cake

Apple dump cake

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Ingredients

I box of yellow cake mix
2 cans of Apple pie filling
Chopped Walnuts
1 stick of butter
cinnamon
Apple spice

Instructions

I like to use a bundt pan when making my dump cakes. Take your Apple pie filling and add to the bottom of a sprayed with Pam (pan of choice).
Sprinkle cinnamon lightly on top of pie filling.
Take your yellow cake mix and sprinkle evenly over the pie filling. Make sure you have it nice and even.
Cut up one stick of butter pats and place around combination. Sprinkle lightly some apple spice {this is optional} Top with walnuts. You can use as many as your taste buds like. I just sprinkle a handful. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes. Ovens vary. You will know when it is done when the top is lightly browned. ENJOY!

Notes

This is a scooper cake. You do NOT try to turn upside down or put on a cake plate. Scoop and serve with ice cream, or whip cream if desired.

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Comments

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
October 26, 2014 at 9:38 am
I’ve done Sonny’s dump cake with cherry pie filling and gluten free cake mix, Debbie. It’s always gone over well. I will have to try the apple. I’ll bet it smells great!
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- debbiedoo's
  October 26, 2014 at 9:43 am
  it does Kathy! Really good.
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- Bonnie
  November 23, 2019 at 5:55 pm
  I made a dumb cake the other day. I was so disappointed it called for a 9 cup Bundt pan. I only have a 12 cup pan. What size Bundt pan do I need for your cake? I loved the dumb cakes especially when others make them. But the are usually in 9×12 pan, Bundt pans make them look fancier especially if they have glaze dripping down them.
  Bonnie
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DAWN
October 26, 2014 at 9:49 am
Debbie, I hear of doing these dump cakes in the crockpot, have you ever tried that with success?
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- debbiedoo's
  October 26, 2014 at 9:54 am
  Never tried them in the crockpot Dawn! I bet they would turn out great too!
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  - Deb
    September 12, 2018 at 12:49 pm
    I have a friend who has made one in the crockpot and took it to a work potluck, it was nice and warm. Very good.
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    - Bonnie
      November 23, 2019 at 6:09 pm
      What size Bundt pan did you used for your Apple Dump Cake?
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      - debbiedoo's
        November 25, 2019 at 7:46 am
        I believe this was a 9′ pan.
- Anonymous
  July 25, 2020 at 8:24 pm
  Dawn, I have made in crackpot several times and it is delicious. Only difference was using spice cake instead yellow cake and spices.
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Ann
October 26, 2014 at 10:08 am
You’ve done it again…looks amazing!
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Patty
October 26, 2014 at 10:13 am
I love your recipes, can’t wait to try this one.
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- debbiedoo's
  October 26, 2014 at 10:30 am
  Great! Thanks Patty, this one is DYNO MITE:)
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Carol
October 26, 2014 at 1:08 pm
I love dump cakes. My favorite recipe is actually a Strawberry Bread that I just dump everything together.
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Shenita
October 26, 2014 at 1:48 pm
This looks great, Debbie! My hubby and daughters love anything ‘apple’! I need to try this during the holidays! I am sure it is delicious!
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Jane@Bluebird1959
October 26, 2014 at 2:39 pm
Oh boy! Time for me to get to the gym…they all sound wonderful. Love how easy they are. Jane
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Doreen@househoneys
October 26, 2014 at 8:31 pm
Dump cakes are so easy and delish! I’ve made a couple in a crockpot which makes them even easier.
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Joanne Boulter
October 26, 2014 at 8:32 pm
This looks easy and yummy, I’m sure to make it! Thanx Jo
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- debbiedoo's
  October 26, 2014 at 10:45 pm
  They are super duper easy Joanne!
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Celia
October 27, 2014 at 10:00 am
looks yummy…I am making one with a spice cake and pumpkin,h er pe it tastes as good as it sounds.
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Jeanette Price
October 27, 2014 at 4:09 pm
Ok Deb.. Youv’e already hooked me on those Pumpkin Spice Oreo’s now I’ve got to try this . It looks like it would be so yummy!
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- debbiedoo's
  October 27, 2014 at 4:27 pm
  I haven’t’ bought those cookies since. I just can’t lol! They were too good.
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Shirley@housepitalitydesigns
October 27, 2014 at 9:15 pm
I think this will be my fav “dump cake” too….can’t wait to try this one out!!!
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christy m
October 28, 2014 at 8:49 am
I love the cherry dump cake. It’s just like my Moms, except we do it in a 9×13 pan. I would have loved to try the Oreo dessert with the.pumpkin spice Oreos, but they sold out in mid October where I live.
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val
October 29, 2014 at 8:26 pm
A perfect Fall cake.
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martina
October 31, 2014 at 9:34 am
YUMMY!! I can’t wait to try it…the only thing I’ll leave out is the nuts…hubby don’t like them!
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Ann
October 31, 2014 at 7:01 pm
how long do you cook your dump cake in the crock pot? What size crock do you use.
Thanks for sharing.
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- debbiedoo's
  November 01, 2014 at 10:52 am
  I have never done it in the crock pot. This is the oven method and the recipe is there:)
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Margie Clements
November 01, 2014 at 10:48 am
Looks easy and going to try the apple dump cake. Do you serve from the pan or dump it out on a dish when done?
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- debbiedoo's
  November 01, 2014 at 10:52 am
  It’s a scooper, so you just scoop it out onto the plate per piece and you can add some whip cream on it if you like.
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cindi
November 08, 2014 at 8:51 am
i have fresh frozen apples can i use instead of canned
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- debbiedoo's
  November 08, 2014 at 10:55 am
  Not sure how that would work honestly. Maybe do half and half. The syrup in the apples is what helps cook the cake as well.
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- Connie
  April 28, 2017 at 2:51 pm
  Does the apple dump cake have to be made in a bunt pan?
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  - debbiedoo's
    April 30, 2017 at 5:08 pm
    No, not at all. Any pan you like.
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Sue
November 16, 2014 at 9:55 pm
Do i have to prepare the yellow cake like it says on the box or just the mix itself?
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- debbiedoo's
  November 16, 2014 at 9:58 pm
  No, you sprinkle the cake on top of the filling. NO prebake at all.
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Leah
November 18, 2014 at 12:46 pm
I have a lot of homemade apple pie filling in quart jars. I’m wondering if one quart jar would be close to the amount of 2 cans of pie filling? What do you think? I would want to not have enough, but I think two quarts would be too much!
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- debbiedoo's
  November 18, 2014 at 4:24 pm
  Hi Leah, Not sure about that. I would think so if I had to guess:)
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Betsy
January 18, 2015 at 11:44 pm
Just tried making this and I’m not sure what I did wrong, but I’ve still got dry cake mix. 🙁
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- debbiedoo's
  January 19, 2015 at 7:04 am
  Betsy, I really don’t know what you did wrong. It should turn out perfect. Did you use the butter on top?
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Monica
March 08, 2015 at 4:14 pm
Is it safe to assume you used the cake mix dry? I’ve never done a dump cake and want to make this this week 🙂
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- debbiedoo's
  March 09, 2015 at 8:32 am
  Yes, sprinkle the cake mix.
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Sherry
April 04, 2015 at 8:47 pm
I made the apple dump cake in the bunt pan for Easter – tomorrow. Now that it’s baked, Does anyone know if you’re suppose to invert it onto a cake plate or cut & serve it from the pan? I’m afraid of what will happen to the cake if I try to invert it so I guess I’ll leave it in the pan. If I was suppose to invert it on to a plate, how long should it cool before doing that? It smells wonderful & I’m sure is going to taste great, I just would have liked to invert it and make a prettier presentation for the table. Any suggestions anyone?
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- debbiedoo's
  April 05, 2015 at 7:51 am
  No do not invert it. This cake is a scooper it won’t come out pretty but it will be a party in your mouth pretty! Enjoy.
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Debbie
May 13, 2015 at 11:14 am
This will be the first time making a dump cake. So I dont add eggs, oil or even water to the box of cake mix??? How does this work????
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- debbiedoo's
  May 13, 2015 at 11:15 am
  No you do not…the fruit from the can has a lot of what the dump cake needs to bake..and of course the butter:)
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Rita Gerwig
June 14, 2015 at 8:17 pm
Hi Deb I have a Problem with your Apple Dump Cake. The recipe doesn’t till you how to get it out of the pan.
Do you let it set for a while?
Do you flip in on to a Plate? I can’t see how you can use a wire rack it has a lot of gooey stuff at the top looks like if you flip it, it may fall apart.
Just not sure how to handle this one babe.
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- Rita Gerwig
  June 14, 2015 at 8:23 pm
  OK I see from another reply that you just scoop it out.
  Could You Include it of the recipe,Please Thank You
  Now I can’t wait to dig in!!
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  - debbiedoo's
    June 14, 2015 at 8:39 pm
    OK Rita, I will, thought I did say that:)
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- debbiedoo's
  June 14, 2015 at 8:42 pm
  It’s a scooper cake. Just scoop and serve Rita! Enjoy.
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Barbara
October 28, 2015 at 11:54 am
Just finished baking, and turned out onto plate…albeit with some misgiving…
That’ll teach me to read all the way through the recipe!
Bunds cake pan mislead me, but my own fault…delicious…
Anyone else with my problem? If so, maybe a note at the beginning??
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- debbiedoo's
  October 28, 2015 at 1:08 pm
  LOL! Yes, you are not the first. I will go add that in the beginning:) Only a few people have done it, but they said it was still delicious. Surprised you could get it out of the pan at all.
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  - Jen
    November 25, 2015 at 8:26 am
    Looks great. I plan to make this the night before needed, how should I store this?
    Thanks
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    - debbiedoo's
      November 25, 2015 at 8:48 am
      Keep it in the pan and just put foil over it. You can keep it in the fridge and before you serve it, scoop it and nook it for a few seconds. It tastes best warm. Enjoy. Remember this is a dump cake, you are not reverting it out of the pan. Just scooping and serving.
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      - Jen
        November 25, 2015 at 9:11 am
        Does it have to be kept in fridge to keep from spoiling or room temp be fine? Thanks again
      - debbiedoo's
        November 25, 2015 at 10:41 am
        Yes, room temp is fine too. SOme people won’t leave food out, but I do leave that out if there is any left:) Happy Thanksgiving.
Carol Houghton
October 08, 2016 at 12:10 pm
Can this be made in a 13×9 pan?
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- debbiedoo's
  October 08, 2016 at 12:35 pm
  Absolutely!
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oba
November 16, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Can you use white cake or vanilla cake mix
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- debbiedoo's
  November 16, 2016 at 6:56 pm
  Absolutely! Any cake mix will do.
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Julie
November 26, 2016 at 3:46 pm
I made it with a sugar free cake mix and no sugar added pie filling as a few of us can’t eat sugar…it was amazing!
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Val
August 12, 2017 at 9:36 pm
Just made this, hubby and I absolutely LOVE it!!! It is a definitely a keeper. Thanks!
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Lori
November 11, 2018 at 10:52 pm
Absolutely love Dump cakes! Ive also made apple/pineapple and caramel apple dump cakes with caramel ice cream topping. Perfect for fall and a crowd pleaser.
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Mary
December 09, 2019 at 10:57 pm
Can you make this with sugar free cake mix and sugar free apple pie filling?
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- debbiedoo's
  December 10, 2019 at 12:27 am
  I don’t see why not. I never have but I assume it will work.
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