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Apple Pecan Dump Cake! (Fall Favorite)

September 12, 2012 By Heidi 21 Comments

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It doesn’t get much easier than making a dump cake, and this brilliant Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the best flavors of Fall!

Indulge in the other Fall flavor when you also make this decadent Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake!

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Following is a fabulous Butter Pecan Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe and
guest post by frugal friend Carrie… enjoy!!

Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe

This decadent butter pecan apple cake is loaded with sweet pecans and cozy Fall spices will have you dreaming of crisp air and chilly Autumn nights!

Judy writes: “Yummy!! Like putting apple and pecan pie together.”

I love Fall for many reasons but Apple picking, cooking, and eating are three of my top loves.

Heading out to the apple orchard is a memory we try to make every year with our kids.

It’s so much fun to do!

Plus the apples taste much better, and you can enjoy trying them all along your picking route!

One of the recipes I enjoy making with my yummy apples is this Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe.

It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for the season.

So what are you waiting for?  Are you ready to meet your new favorite Fall treat?

Let’s get baking!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your Apple Pecan Pie Dump Cake…

Related: 31 Dump Cake Recipes to Try This Month!

Pecan Apple Crumble

Apple Pecan Dump Cake Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Apple Pecan Dump Cake!

Check your cupboards, pantry, and fridge… or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…

  • Vanilla Cake Mix – French Vanilla or Butter Pecan can be substituted
  • Apple Pie Filling – canned or homemade will work
  • Cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • Allspice
  • Pecans – chopped
  • Butter – I like to use Salted Butter, but either will work

You’ll also need a 9×13 baking dish to get the job done.

SO easy, right?

How to Make Homemade Apple Pie Filling

It’s actually so simple to make your own apple pie filling at home with this easy Apple Pie Filling for Canning Recipe!

Apple Pecan Dessert Recipe

How to Make an Apple Pecan Dump Cake

This will be one of the EASIEST desserts you’ll ever make!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Pour your Apple Pie Filling into 9×13 dish.  Be sure to spread it out evenly in the dish.

Apple Pecan Cake Recipe

2. Then in a small bowl, whisk your seasonings together until well combined.

3. Sprinkle your spice mixture on top of the pie filling.

Pecan Apple Crisp

4. Now spread your dry cake mix evenly over the spiced pie filling.

5. Cut your butter into small pats, then lay those pats of butter spread out on top of the cake mix.

Apple Pecan Crumble Cake

6. Now it’s time to add the pecans!  Simply pour your pecans on top of the buttery cake mix.

7. Bake your dump cake in the oven.  Your home will smell heavenly as it bakes!

Pecan Dump Cake Recipe

8. Then dish up, and top with whip cream or a side of vanilla ice cream.  YUM!

Serve, Enjoy & DEVOUR!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Apple Pecan Crisp

How to Serve Apple Pecan Dump Cake

This delicious dessert can be served straight from your 9×13 baking dish!

Simply spoon out portions into small bowls, and top with whip cream or a side of vanilla ice cream.

YUM!

Apple Dump Cake Variations

Want to change things up a bit?  Go for it!

Here are a few of my favorite tasty apple dump cake variations…

  • Apple Spice Dump Cake (made without pecans)
  • Caramel Apple Dump Cake (made with caramel)
  • Cranberry Apple Dump Cake (made with both apple pie filling and cranberries)
  • Cinnamon Apple Angel Food Dump Cake (made with angel food)
  • Or make this dump cake using Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Apple Dump Cake Recipe with Caramel

Apple Pecan Dump Cake Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe…

Ann writes: “Easy and good.”

Cara writes: “So yummy! So easy! Such a great Fall staple!!”

Tayler writes: “Very good”

Judy writes: “Yummy!! Like putting apple and pecan pie together.”

Christi writes: “Really yummy!”

Kelly writes: “I have celiac disease and have made with yellow and white Gluten-Free cake mix.”

Tracee writes: “It came out great. I didn’t have all spice so I used ground cloves.”

Sara writes: “It was delicious. Used French Vanilla cake mix because I had it on hand. Added a little more sweetness (I think). Very tasty!”

Pat writes: “Excellent dessert! Used spice cake mix instead of vanilla.”

Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe

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Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe

It doesn't get much easier than making a dump cake, and this brilliant Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the best flavors of Fall!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie

Ingredients

  • 13.25 ounces Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 5 cups Apple Pie Filling {use two cans 21 oz. each, OR use homemade Apple Pie Filling}
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Allspice
  • 1½ cups Chopped Pecans
  • 3/4 cup Butter {12 tablespoons}

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pour Apple Pie filling into the bottom of 9×13 baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Then sprinkle the spices on top of the apple pie filling.
  • Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly in the dish, on top of the spices.
  • Cut the butter and place small pieces over the top of the cake mix. Be sure to cover as much of the cake mix as possible. This will soak into the mix and make a yummy topping.
  • Pour the chopped pecans on the top.
  • Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 45 minutes to an hour or until the top is a nice golden brown and the sides are bubbling. (Mine takes closer to an hour, but every oven is different.)
  • Enjoy immediately, warm with ice cream or whipped cream. YUM…YUM!!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Carrie is a wife and mother who’s Saving4Six.  She looks for creative ways to stretch a buck while feeding teenagers, fixing up her 100 year old home, and making many memories with the family.  You can visit her on Facebook, or Pinterest.

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So are you craving even more outrageous Apple Recipes and totally sublime Dump Cake Recipes??

Don’t worry.  I’ve got you covered!

I’ve got more delicious ideas I know you’re going to LOVE!

Get inspired with these fun apple recipes below…

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Once you know how easy it is to make your own delicious Apple Pie Filling for Canning, you’ll never buy those store bought cans again!

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No chilly day can stand a chance against this delicious spiced Apple Cider Recipe made in your Slow Cooker!

Easy Slow Cooker Applesauce

Turn those fresh apples into something extra delicious with this easy Crockpot Applesauce Recipe!

Slow Cooker Baked Apples

This amazing Crockpot Baked Apples Recipe is so easy, so delicious… what a perfect way to enjoy apples!!

Crockpot Baked Apples Recipe Easy

Easy Apple Angel Food Dump Cake

Prepare yourself for a 3 ingredient apple cinnamon temptation that is crazy easy to make!

Apple Angel Food Dump Cake Recipe Easy

Slow Cooker Apple Spice Dump Cake

Capture the cozy flavors of Fall with Apples, Cinnamon, Spice, and yes… everything nice.  Just dump it in and walk away!

Easy Apple Caramel Cobbler

Get ready for an outrageously scrumptious dessert when you make this easy Apple Caramel Dump Cake Recipe with 4 Ingredients!

Apple Dump Cake Recipe with Caramel

Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake Recipe

Satisfy those long repressed cravings for pumpkin with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake Recipe!

Easy Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake Recipe

The Best Homemade Banana Bread

This Easy Banana Bread Recipe is the Best… and your family will go Bananas for this delicious treat!

The Best Monkey Bread Muffins Ever

Monkey bread is so easy to make, but seems to make too much, so I decided to try making it into muffins.

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I’ve got a whole list of seriously easy dump cake recipes to share with you!  They’re simple to make and SO delicious!

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So have you tried the Apple Pecan Dump Cake Recipe yet?

Share with us in the comments below!

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    • Christie says

      August 4, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Oh so yummy! I love apples in cake honestly! It’s one of my favourite things to eat for dessert and you can’t beat an easy recipe like this. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 4, 2020 at 1:42 pm

        You’re very welcome, Christie! I’m with you… there’s nothing quite as cozy as apples baked into a cake! 🙂

        Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 28, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Please share your homemade recipe for pie fillings – apple, cherry, berry, any and all – that would work well for a dump cake. I don’t like canned so would prefer to make my own.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 2, 2019 at 9:22 am

        Hi Lisa ~ you can find Homemade Pie Fillings that can be substituted for canned in dump cakes here…

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2022/09/apple-pie-filling-for-canning.html

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2019/02/homemade-fresh-blackberry-pie-recipe-easy.html

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2019/06/fresh-raspberry-pie-recipe.html

        Reply
    • Cory says

      October 19, 2017 at 11:10 am

      I omitted the all spice and pecans. I used country apple pie filling and added whole oats on the top off it all. It was so good, tasted just like apple cobbler!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 19, 2017 at 11:25 am

        The whole oats sound like a delicious addition to the dump cake, Cory… thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    • kate says

      March 24, 2016 at 10:45 am

      can the crockpot lemon dump cake be baked in the oven instead of the crockpot?????

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 24, 2016 at 4:07 pm

        Hi Kate ~ yes it can… for instructions to make a dump cake like the Lemon one in the oven you can see this post:

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2016/03/strawberry-dump-cake-recipe.html

        ENJOY! 🙂

        Reply
    • Estavia says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Can this recipe work in a crockpot too? I just tried the crockpot peach dump cake and it was a big hit at church. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    • lakia says

      September 23, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Great recipe but i didn’t see any butter pecan cake mix so i used Duncan Hines yellow cake mix is that ok and i didn’t have any allspice

      Reply
    • Jennifer says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      Canned Apple pie filling comes ready to use- cinnamon, nutmeg all flavors already added- the same as Cherry, peach, blueberry, rhubarb, even strawberry pie fillings. Dump cakes are supposed to be “QUICK & EASY” No stewing, cutting, peeling, pitting, or cooking beforehand. Also The fruit gel in the canned fruit/pie filling is the perfect amount of
      wet ingredient for the dry cake mix.

      Reply
    • Kay says

      November 5, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Pie filling mix: melt butter probaby about 1/4 stick when melted add apples and stir on medium/low after few minutes I add 2 cups of brown sugar and cinnamon to taste but, I had about 12 cups of apples, I added enough sugar to my liking! Cook down several mins and its done! I put in container and use it as you need it, can be frozen!

      Reply
    • Susan says

      March 30, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      You can also use Duncan Hines Yellow cake mix Butter recipe & melt the stick of butter to pour on top of dry cake mix. I use pumpkin pie spice & cinnamon in the Fall

      Reply
    • Darlene M. Gates says

      October 2, 2013 at 12:03 am

      I am having a Tupperware party on the 20th of this month, I want to make it a autumn theme, I believe I will be making this dump cake, it looks delicious,I never made a dump cake so I will have to practice first..Thanks..

      Reply
    • Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says

      September 19, 2013 at 6:08 am

      Looks yummy! I pinned!

      Reply
    • Treena Johnson says

      September 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Yes, a recipe for pie filing would be sooooo great!! Thanks a ton!!!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 2, 2019 at 9:23 am

        Hi Treena ~ you can substitute the homemade apple pie filling in this recipe here…

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2022/09/apple-pie-filling-for-canning.html

        Reply
    • Debbie Terrell says

      August 26, 2013 at 9:03 pm

      Where do you find this cake mix butter pecan I have never seen one in my store but it does sound good . I make dump cakes all the time but this one is new to me.

      Reply
      • kathy says

        September 19, 2013 at 5:11 pm

        In Bristol, Pa butter pecan cake is is sold in walmart. Made by Betty Crocker

        Reply
    • Robin says

      September 13, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      this seems like alot of filling for a 9×13″ dish. I make this recipe with peaches on the bottom only using one large can and one stick of butter. Maybe use a larger dish? Do you make your filling by stewing the apples with butter?

      Reply
      • Lela Fox says

        August 16, 2014 at 12:15 am

        To Robin– I make a cake similar to this and always use 2 cans of fruit. It is not too much fruit at all. there is really not much fruit in 1 21 oz. can.
        Another lady, Diane asked if u put the cake mix on dry and the answer is yes.

        Reply

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