Warm and comforting, this Apple Spice Dump Cake combines spiced apples and buttery cake mix for an easy dessert that tastes like homemade apple pie with half the effort.
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Apple Spice Dump Cake is one of those cozy, crowd-pleasing desserts that brings the warmth of fall to your kitchen any time of year. Sweet spiced apples are layered with dry spice cake mix and topped with melted butter, creating a golden, crisp topping that gives way to soft, cinnamon-kissed fruit beneath. The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it so magical. You literally dump, bake, and serve. No mixing bowls or fancy steps required. Whether you serve it straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or let it cool and slice it into squares, it’s a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40-50
- Total Time: apporox. 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 (20 oz) cans of apple pie filling
1 box spice cake mix (15.25 oz)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional for extra warmth)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle cinnamon over the filling if using.
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Sprinkle the dry spice cake mix evenly over the apples.
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Top with chopped nuts if using.
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Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp and the filling is bubbly.
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Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
No spice cake mix?
No problem! You can use a yellow cake mix and add your own warm spices to mimic the flavor of spice cake. Simply mix the following spices into the dry cake mix before layering:
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon cloves (optional for a bolder flavor)
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A pinch of allspice (optional)
This homemade blend gives you that cozy, spiced flavor with ingredients you may already have in your pantry.
The dump cake rule is using 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup) is the minimum to create that golden, crisp topping, but sometimes it can leave dry patches if not evenly distributed. I increase the butter for a more richer, more buttery topping and better coverage. Here are some options to improve coverage should you go with the standard 1 stick:
- Slice cold butter thinly and lay over the cake mix instead of drizzling melted butter — this can create more even coverage.
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Combine melted butter with a bit of milk or apple juice (2–3 tablespoons) before drizzling to stretch it without losing moisture.
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Spritz with cooking spray or lightly mist with water before baking to help the dry areas bake more evenly if sticking with 1 stick
Optional Add-ins:
For extra flavor and texture, sprinkle in chopped pecans or walnuts. You can also mix in a handful of raisins or dried cranberries with the apple filling before baking.
Craving a cozy slice of comfort? Dive into this warm Apple Spice Dump Cake and savor every bite. Don’t forget to share your homemade magic with us 💙 — we love seeing your kitchen creations come to life!
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on standard ingredients and serving sizes. Actual values may vary depending on specific products used and portion sizes. This information is provided for convenience and should not be considered medical or dietary advice
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of cake
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 49
- Protein: 2