Nothing captures the essence of the holidays quite like the comforting taste of warm apple pie, and this three-ingredient apple dump cake brings those same cozy flavors to your table with almost no effort. This simple ooey-gooey dessert is irresistibly delicious and a hit with the whole family. It’s the perfect addition to Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering, and the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make!

Original recipe from Patty Catalano

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Ingredients:

  • 3  cans of apple pie filling
  • 1 box  yellow or spice cake mix
  • 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, plus some for the baking dish
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
  3. Layer in the baking dish in the following order (do not stir together): Spread 3 cans apple pie filling into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with 1 box yellow cake mix. Cut 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter into thin slices and arrange over the cake mix in an even layer, covering the entire surface.
  4. Bake until golden brown, bubbling, and a crispy crust begins to form, about 1 hour.
  5. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes:

  • Prep Time 10 mins 
  • Cook Time 1 hour
  • Can use lite apple pie filling