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Apple Pie Dump Cake

- SERVES
- 16
- COOK TIME
- 40 Min
When you're craving the flavors of apple pie, but it's not apple season or you don't have a lot of time on hand, this recipe for Apple Pie Dump Cake sure comes in handy. This easy dump cake is great for taking to last-minute potlucks too!
What You'll Need
- 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
- 1 (16.5-ounce) package white cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, place apple pie filling; break into pieces using a spoon. Add cake mix, eggs, and oil; beat 1 to 2 minutes, or until well blended. Spread batter in baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown on top. Cool in baking dish at least 15 minutes before serving.
What is a "Dump Cake"? By definition, it's a cake made by laying fruit, or a filling into a pan and then "dumping" cake mix over the top of it; or, a simple cake requiring only a single bowl for baking. 10 Dreamy Dump Cake Recipes
Quick and Simple Ingredients...
We know! You have a ton of things on your to-do list, so going out of your way for a sweet treat isn't exactly easy. That's why using simple and easily accessible ingredients like apple pie filling, which can be found in any grocery store, is something we pride ourselves on. It's the reason this Apple Pie Dump Cake is so easy to make--and why you can make it any time the family is craving it.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 16
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 264
- Calories from Fat 113
- Total Fat 13g 19 %
- Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 2.9g 6 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
- Sodium 226mg 9 %
- Total Carbohydrates 36g 12 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
- Sugars 25g 0 %
rac7431 2877525
Jun 15, 2019
Try using a spice cake mix. Really yummy with the apples!!!!!
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ruska2001
Aug 27, 2020
This review is NOT for this recipe and should be removed.
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pandabear9417
Sep 23, 2021
agree...has nothing to do with the recipe
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Rnbowgrl
Aug 29, 2018
This is definitely the best kind of recipe in my book...with my favorite all-time pie, and cake in one dish and it's looking super moist in the picture too, yes, please! As suggested in the comments I agree and think fresh apples would be much better than can in this recipe, plus if you go that route you can control the amount of sugar and avoid any weird ingredients that I can never figure out on the labels.
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Rachel
Aug 16, 2018
Question for the Mr. Food Test Kitchen I would like to substitute fresh apples in the future for the apple pie filling. What type of apples (and what amount) would be best? Thank you. Rachel
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rac7431 2877525
Jan 31, 2018
I don't 'save' the recipes. I print them out and put them in loose leaf binders. One of these days I am going to open one of these binders and start baking/cooking one recipe a day. (like Julia/Julie movie)
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Rnbowgrl
Aug 08, 2018
Great idea...that's one of my most favorite of movies, I've thought of cooking all of getting Julia's cookbook and doing the same thing!
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Edmund K
Nov 28, 2017
What a nice, easy recipe! This is a great recipe to have on hand when a quick dessert is needed. This time of year, there are a whole bunch of holiday potlucks, and this cake is a real lifesaver. I haven't tried this with other fruits, and I'm glad other cooks have had success with it. I think the version with peaches would be excellent, especially served with a scoop of ice cream as shown in the photo.
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msdeb21
Jul 18, 2017
I love to make this cake in the fall when it's apple season, and the smell of apples and cinnamon baking is so wonderful. I find cake mix recipes to be the best because there's a lot less to buy and a lot less measuring and mess. This is a great dump cake recipe!
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raydol2
Jun 09, 2017
I have made this cake a number of times and we love it!!! Would like to make it in a bundt pan for a change but how long would I bake it for?
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Test Kitchen Team
Jun 12, 2017
We're so glad to hear that you love this cake! If you'd like to try it in a Bundt pan, we recommend baking it for about 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. We haven't tried this in the Test Kitchen, so if you do decide to give it a try, we'd love to know how it turned out for you. Enjoy!
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TexasCatbird
Jun 09, 2017
Wow, what an easy delicious cake to make! I have made this with various canned pie fillings such as apple (like the original recipe), cherry, and our favorite strawberry. Gave the recipe to my sister who made this cake with peach pie filling. They were all good.
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cookster32643
Mar 13, 2017
After I log in, I can only click on "Remove from Box" and there is no "Save" button.
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Mar 14, 2017
Can you let us know which browser you are using? Sometimes clearing your cookies and caches (in your browser's settings) can solve this issue.
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Sep 17, 2017
When this happens to me, I find that I had already saved the recipe. So go to tour recipe box and check.
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cookster32643
Mar 10, 2017
why can't I save recipes? I have always done it in the past.
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Mar 13, 2017
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Littlebit 5103
Jun 19, 2016
My husband wanted something with cherries. I used devil's food cake mix and cherry pie filling the 1st time. He loved it. For Father's Day, I am also adding some dark chocolate some rum flavoring.
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rac7431 2877525
Mar 07, 2016
Will not make It. I open the can of pie filling, run a sharp knife through the apples to make them a little smaller. then put the apples right in the prepared cake mix and stir with a spoon. After cake is done and out of the oven (still hot) I make a topping for it. I stick of butter, 6 oz. evap milk, 1 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Bring that to a boil and let sugar dissolve. Pour over hot cake. YUMMY.
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kapnkirk
Aug 08, 2015
I would leave out the "dump" in the title. It's simply an Apple Pie Cake but needs a little prep!
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Nona Fran
Apr 03, 2015
I made this cake last week and it was one of the best cakes I have ever made. It was so easy to make and so very moist. My husband is not a big dessert eater, but he actually asked me to make this cake again. I want to try it with chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling. Thanks for the recipe.
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