Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar (for snickerdoodle topping)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Apples
- Spread apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add the Cake Mix
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the apples. Do not stir.
- Drizzle with Butter
- Pour melted butter evenly across the top, covering as much cake mix as possible.
- Snickerdoodle Finish
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over the top of the cake. Add nuts if desired.
- Bake
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Let cool slightly before serving. Delicious on its own, or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips for the Best Dump Cake
- Don’t stir the layers — the magic happens while baking.
- Swap apple pie filling for fresh sliced apples tossed in sugar and cinnamon for a homemade twist.
- For extra richness, use brown sugar instead of white in the topping.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Fun Variations
- Caramel Apple Snickerdoodle Cake: Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples before adding cake mix.
- Apple Cranberry Twist: Add a handful of dried cranberries with the apple filling.
- Spiced Cake Version: Use spice cake mix instead of yellow for even more flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Dessert
Only a handful of ingredients
No mixing bowls required
Sweet, cinnamon-spiced comfort in every bite
Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or last-minute desserts
