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Apple Dump Cake: Effortless Fall Dessert with Just 5 Ingredients

Abby Martin
This Apple Dump Cake is a 5-ingredient fall favorite. Golden, gooey, and incredibly easy—no mixing required. The ultimate cozy dessert!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 21-ounce cans apple pie filling
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon chopped nuts, or caramel drizzle

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • 2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 3. Dump the apple pie filling into the dish and spread evenly.
  • 4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the apples—do not stir.
  • 5. Drizzle melted butter across the entire surface to moisten the cake mix.
  • 6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Swap in cherry, peach, or blueberry pie filling for variations.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
Keyword 5-ingredient dump cake, apple dump cake, easy apple dessert