This easy apple dump cake is the kind of no-fuss dessert that delivers big flavor with almost zero effort.
With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a warm, buttery treat that tastes like a cross between apple cobbler and cake.
It’s perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or whenever you need a quick dessert that everyone will love.
The magic happens as the layers bake together—sweet apple filling bubbles underneath a golden, slightly crisp cake topping infused with rich melted butter.
Serve it warm for the ultimate comfort dessert, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top. It’s simple, nostalgic, and always a crowd favorite.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Additional Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 20
Yield: 1 (9×13-inch) cake
Ingredients
- 2 (21-ounce) cans apple pie filling
- 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish if desired.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the apple filling, covering it completely.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, making sure to moisten as much of the surface as possible.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.
Chefs Notes
- This dessert is best served with a spoon rather than sliced, as the base is soft and scoopable.
- You can substitute other pie fillings like cherry, peach, or blueberry for easy variations.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before baking.
- If you notice dry spots in the cake mix before baking, lightly drizzle a bit more melted butter over those areas.