This easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix is really just a pecan-crusted heartbreaker in a baking dish! It’s warm and gooey on the inside and covered by a buttery pecan blanket that will make you weak in the knees. You’ll start with just a taste, then you’ll ask for the whole pan!
You can definitely count on this apple cobbler from cake mix to upgrade your fall with the ultimate autumn apple orchard vibes.
It’s the perfect blend of cozy cake, sweet apples, and nutty pecans, and you’ll live Apple-y ever after… bite after luscious bite!
Judy writes: “Yummy!! Like putting apple and pecan pie together.”
Of course, the real fun begins right after you pop this apple cake cobbler in the oven. That’s when you’ll be greeted by the scent of baked apples and butter-toasted pecans, floating from your oven like a dare!
About this time, you’ll realize this apple cobbler is actually daring you to have seconds before you even begin!
The audacity!
But what can you expect from an apple cake mix cobbler that’s warm, gooey, and a little bit nuts?
A BIG thank you to frugal friend Carrie for sharing this delicious apple cobbler recipe using cake mix!
Carrie writes: “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 cobbler with cake mix. It’s easy, delicious, and perfect for the season.”
Ingredients
Today you’ll need just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST apple cobbler with cake mix.
Start by checking in your cupboards, pantry, and fridge, then 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 – store bought cans, or use fresh apples to make my homemade Apple Pie Filling for Canning.
- Cinnamon – I recommend a higher quality cinnamon for best flavor.
- Nutmeg – to add cozy fall flavor.
- Allspice – to enhance the depth of flavor.
- Pecans – chopped.
- Butter – I like to use salted butter, but unsalted will work, too.
Like with all of my easy baked Dump Cake Recipes, you’ll also need a 9×13 baking dish to prepare this apple cobbler using cake mix.
How to Make Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix
You are going to love how easy it is to prepare this apple cobbler using cake mix.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Pour your Apple Pie Filling into a 9×13 dish. Be sure to spread it out evenly in the dish.
2. In a small bowl, whisk your seasonings together until well combined.
3. Sprinkle your spice mixture on top of the pie filling.
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.
6. Now it’s time to add the pecans! Simply pour your pecans on top of the buttery cake mix.
7. Then bake your cake mix apple cobbler in the oven, and enjoy the heavenly aroma as it bakes!
Scroll down for the printable cobbler cake mix recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Serve
This delicious apple cake cobbler 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!
How To Store
For best results, I recommend enjoying this apple cobbler made with cake mix the same day you make it. However, if you have leftovers, these can be saved in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are a few of my favorite tasty apple cake mix cobbler variations…
- Spiced Apple Dump Cake (made without pecans)
- Caramel Apple Crumble (made with caramel)
- Christmas Dump Cake (made with both apple pie filling and cranberries)
- Angle Food Apple Pie Filling Cake (dump cake made with angel food)
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy apple cobbler made with cake mix…
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. Very tasty!”
Pat writes: “Excellent dessert! Used spice cake mix instead of vanilla.”
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Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix
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Ingredients
- 13.25 ounces Vanilla Cake Mix
- 5 cups Apple Pie Filling, (use two cans 21 oz. each, OR my homemade Apple Pie Filling for Canning)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Allspice
- 1½ cups Pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup Butter, (12 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Gather your apple cake cobbler ingredients.
- 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!!!
Notes
- How To Store: For best results, I recommend enjoying this apple cobbler from cake mix the same day you make it. However, if you have leftovers, these can be saved in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!Carrie is a wife and mother who 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.
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!
Absolutely! You can find similar instructions to follow with this Crockpot Apple Dump Cake Recipe here…
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2015/08/crock-pot-dump-cake.html
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
Sure… that works as a substitute! If I can’t find the Butter Pecan Cake Mix, I sometimes like to substitute a Vanilla Cake Mix + add in 1 1/2 teaspoons Maple Extract.
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.
You can definitely substitute store-bought canned apple pie filling in this recipe if you’d like.
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!
Great tip… thanks so much for sharing!
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
That sounds like a delicious idea!
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..
You’re very welcome!
Looks yummy! I pinned!
Thank you!
Yes, a recipe for pie filing would be sooooo great!! Thanks a ton!!!
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
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.
In Bristol, Pa butter pecan cake is is sold in walmart. Made by Betty Crocker
If you can’t find the Butter Pecan Cake Mix, you can substitute a Vanilla Cake Mix + add in 1 1/2 teaspoons Maple Extract. Hope that helps!
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?
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.