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Apple Pie Cake has both of the desserts you love: apple pie and cake all in one. This easy cake starts with a cake mix and uses apple pie filling so you don’t even need frosting (unless you want it with ice cream, that is). This is the perfect fall cake recipe!

Slice of apple pie cake topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

I love recipes that can pull double duty, and this easy apple dump cake with cake mix is one of my favorites. Skip the pie crust and all the stress and make this cake instead! It’s the perfect cake to serve for breakfast or dessert with a dusting of powdered sugar.

  • This easy apple cake starts with a cake mix.
  • It has just 5 ingredients!
  • It comes together in no time at all and everyone loves this recipe!
  • It’s delicious warm or cold!
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Apple Pie Cake Ingredients

  • Cake Mix: I used a spice cake mix because I had it in my pantry but you can also use yellow cake mix (add 1 teaspoon cinnamon).
  • Oil, water, and eggs to make the cake (following the package instructions).
  • Apple pie filling: use half of my homemade recipe or a full 21 ounce can.
  • For serving: Powdered sugar, ice cream and/or caramel sauce
  • This would actually work with any flavors, like blueberry pie filling or cherry pie filling too!
  • If you want, add a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts on top with the apple pie filling.

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Slice of apple pie cake topped with powdered sugar

Dorothy’s Testing Notes

  • This cake doesn’t need buttercream frosting because it’s perfectly sweet. But you can definitely add some – or cream cheese frosting.
  • The cake is done baking when a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
  • Store leftovers loosely covered at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the fridge for 3-4 days. It also freezes well wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
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Apple Pie Cake Recipe

By: Dorothy Kern
An easy Apple Pie Cake! This cake starts with cake mix – use spice cake mix or yellow cake – and topped with apple pie filling before baking. It’s a cross between a cake and a poke cake – no frosting needed! Just dust with powdered sugar and it’s an easy dessert or breakfast!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Slice of apple pie cake topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
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Ingredients

  • 1 15.25 ounce box spice cake mix (see note)
  • Ingredients to make the cake, oil, eggs, water listed on the box
  • ½ recipe Apple Pie Filling, or one 21-ounce can
  • Powdered Sugar, for topping

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix cake mix with eggs, water and oil as called for on the box. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Evenly drop apple pie filling all over the top of the cake.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool at least 20 minutes before serving (it’s great warm for breakfast or cooled for dessert).
  • Serve with powdered sugar or with ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use a yellow cake mix, add 2 teaspoons cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg to the cake batter.
  • If you want an icing, make a powdered sugar glaze with 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon cinnamon and 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy whipping cream. Drizzle over cake.
  • Use any pie filling to switch up the flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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pan with cake batter and apple pie filling on top.

How to make Apple Pie Cake with cake mix

  1. The cake mix can be made in a large bowl according to package directions.
  2. The batter will fill a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  3. The apples will show a bit when added to the cake batter.

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5 Comments

  1. This THE BEST cake mix “hack” ever!
    I baked this cake using your homemade apple pie filling recipe and the cake was gone in less than 2 days! My husband and son couldn’t stop eating it! I’m baking one for Thanksgiving this year (by request) and adding a crumb topping for added excitement.
    Thank you for a most delicious recipe!

    Happy holidays everyone!

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  2. Super easy! Going to try a couple of other cake flavors with other pie filling flavors as well. A great idea for a breakfast treat or brunch! Definitely will make this again!

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