Name: 3 Ingredient Apple Dump Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American

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February 8, 2026

This 3 Ingredient Apple Dump Cake is an amazing fall dessert. It is perfect for busy days but does not sacrifice a single bit of flavor. It's bursting with fall flavor with the moist spice cake and sweet apple goodness. It only takes three pantry staples and a few minutes to assemble. Just like an easy apple pie, it fills the whole house with the scent of sweet apple goodness. It will tempt even the pickiest dessert person.

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3 Ingredient Apple Dump Cake

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9×13 baking dish.

Add pie filling and spread to cover the bottom of the dish.

Sprinkle entire box of cake mix on top of pie filling.

Place pats of butter on top of the cake mix, covering evenly and as much of the cake as possible.

Bake for 40 minutes. A toothpick or knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean (there may be a little of the pie filling on it).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Distribution Magic 🧈
Melt the butter and drizzle it evenly across the top of the cake mix to ensure every bite has a perfect golden, crispy crust.
Spice Cake Mix Upgrade 🍂
For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast some chopped nuts and sprinkle them over the top before baking to add crunch and depth.
Apple Filling Hack 🍎
If using homemade or less sweet apple pie filling, add a tablespoon of brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon to enhance the fall flavor profile.
Even Baking Technique 🥄
Use the back of a spoon to gently spread the dry cake mix evenly, ensuring no clumps and creating a perfectly textured top layer.
Storage & Serving Pro 🍽️
Let the dump cake cool for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set, and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.