3-Ingredient Apple Pie Dump Cake

A super-easy fall dessert made with just canned apple pie filling, boxed cake mix, and butter. Optional add-ins like cinnamon and walnuts add extra flavor and crunch. No mixing bowls required—everything is assembled right in the baking dish for minimal cleanup. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a quick treat.

EasyAmericanServes 8

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Source Video
26m
Prep
45m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 21m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$12.85
Per serving:$1.61

Critical Success Points

  • • Sprinkle cake mix evenly over filling without mixing in.
  • • Melt butter fully and drizzle to cover as much cake mix as possible.
  • • Bake until golden brown and bubbly.

Safety Warnings

  • • Use oven mitts when handling hot baking dish.
  • • Melted butter and baking dish will be very hot—avoid burns.
  • • If using nuts, be aware of allergies.
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