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Baked apple dump cake with whipped cream on top.
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Apple Dump Cake Recipe

So sweet, so buttery, and so perfectly apple-licious, this 4 ingredient Apple Dump Cake Recipe is begging to upgrade your day! Loaded with luscious apples and warm spices, then topped with a buttery crumble topping, each bite is like a cozy hug on a crisp fall day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Heidi Miller

Ingredients

  • 13.25 oz. Betty Crocker Spice Cake Mix box (or use Spice Cake Mix substitute in notes)
  • 42 oz. Apple Pie Filling (use 2 cans 21 oz. each, OR use homemade Apple Pie Filling)
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted
  • 2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Ingredients including spice cake mix, apple filling, and butter.
  • Spray inside of Crockpot with non-stick cooking spray
  • Empty cans of Apple Pie Filling into bottom of crockpot, and spread out evenly.
    Jar of apple pie filling tied with a ribbon.
  • Sprinkle Cinnamon over the apple pie filling.
  • In medium mixing bowl, combine dry Cake Mix and melted Butter, and stir until crumbly. (break up any large chunks into small crumbles with spoon).
  • Pour cake/butter crumble mixture over apples in crockpot, spread out evenly, and cover crockpot with lid.
    Slow cooker of Apple Dump Cake.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours.
  • Serve with Ice Cream or Whip Cream and ENJOY!!
    Apple Dump Cake on a red plate.
  • You can also make this Apple Dump Cake in a 9x13 pan or 12" cast iron skillet. (see below for instructions)
    Apple crisp with ice cream in a skillet.

Notes

9x13 Instructions: Spray inside of 9x13 glass or ceramic baking dish. Add layers of ingredients, and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until sides are hot and bubbly.
12" Cast Iron Skillet Instructions: Pour 3 tbsp. Melted Butter into bottom of 12″ Cast Iron Skillet & swirl around so bottom of skillet is evenly coated. Add layers of ingredients, and bake for 50 minutes at 350 degrees, or until top is crispy and sides are hot and bubbly.
Spice Cake Mix Substitute: If you can't find a spice cake mix, try this as a substitute: Use a Yellow Cake Mix, and whisk in the following: 1 3/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. Ground Ginger, 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. Ground Cloves.
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.
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