Best Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake

For one of the tastiest and easiest desserts ever, make this Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake. You only need 4 ingredients for this no-fuss slow cooker cake that tastes like freshly baked apple pie!

This Slow Cooker Apple Dump Cake Cake is one easy dessert. It will be your go-to recipe from now on! All you need is a boxed cake mix, two cans of apple pie filling, butter, and cinnamon. It’s a game-changer.

Of course, you can add nuts if you like. 

You can also use our recipe for Crockpot Apples with a bit of added sugar in place of the canned apple pie filling for fresh apples. 

We love using our crockpot and have the best slow cooker tips and tricks. 

Another amazing slow cooker dessert is Crock Pot Peach Cobbler. We enjoy it year-round!

What Is Dump Cake?

What is a dump cake? It’s when you literally “dump” everything in your slow cooker, and you get to bite into a delicious Apple Cinnamon Cake once it’s done cooking. 

It’s better if you top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle a little caramel sauce over it. 

You can also make oven-baked Pumpkin Dump Cake. Delicious!

We make these apple dessert recipes when it’s apple season, or anytime we’re craving that comforting apple flavor.

No-bake Apple Caramel Cheesecake Trifles, easy Crock Pot Baked Apples, or Apple Cinnamon Crockpot Oatmeal for breakfast.

Ingredient Notes

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this crockpot apple pie dump cake. If you keep them in your pantry, you can make this dessert all season long, especially on short notice.

• Apple Pie Filling – two cans.
• Yellow Cake Mix – 1 box of dry cake mix. You can also choose a different cake flavor if you like.
• Butter, melted – salted butter. 
• Ground Cinnamon – to add just the right amount of spice.
• Toasted Chopped Pecans – an optional ingredient to give your recipe some nutty flavor and texture.

What size crockpot?

This is a good question since there are varying sizes of slow cookers.

To cook this Apple Dump Cake Recipe, use a 5-6-quart crockpot for best results. 

Step By Step Instructions

1. ADD PIE FILLING TO CROCKPOT – Take two cans of apple pie filling and spread them in the bottom of your crockpot.
2. MIX CAKE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS – In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, and melted butter. 
3. PLACE CAKE IN CROCKPOT – Crumble the cake mixture over the apple pie filling.
4. COOK – Place a double layer of paper towels on top of your slow cooker. Place the lid over the paper towel and make sure it is secure. ( See below. The paper towels will prevent condensation from dripping onto the cake) Cook on high for 2 hours. (low for 3-4 hours)

Note: There is no need to grease the crockpot before putting the ingredients in because you add butter to the recipe.

How to make a gluten-free apple cake in the Crockpot

To make a gluten-free Apple Dump Cake, make sure you use a certified gluten-free cake mix in the recipe and double-check that the apple pie filling is GF.

Then, make the recipe as instructed. 

If you would like a vegan version:

• Replace the butter with coconut oil, and make sure to use a vegan cake mix.

Tips & tricks

• Every crockpot model is a little different, so your cook time may vary. Our advice, watch the recipe closely the first time you make it, so you get a perfectly cooked cake. If your slow cooker runs hot, we recommend checking it after 1.5 hours. 
• To prevent the condensation from dripping on your cake and making it soggy, make sure to place towels between the crock and the crockpot lid. 
• If you have a nut allergy to work around, omit the pecans when making your slow cooker apple dump cake. 
• For a delicious variation, readers mentioned how good it is if you use a spice cake mix for this slow cooker apple dessert. 

Other easy crockpot recipes

Overnight Apple Cinnamon Crockpot Oatmeal – a warm and delicious way to start your day.
Overnight Peanut Butter Crockpot Oatmeal – a hearty breakfast everyone loves!
Crockpot Baked Apples – soft and sweet spiced apples that never disappoint.
Easy Crock Pot Candy – yummy chocolate peanut clusters!

If you need another slow cooker dessert, try this divine Chocolate Crock Pot Lava Cake!

How to serve

Besides eating it straight from the crockpot, there are so many ways to enjoy your slow cooker dump cake! Here are our favorites. 

• Fill your bowl and top it with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. (Or flavor of choice!)
• Top it with a generous dollop of whipped cream. 
• For a sweet touch, dust it with powdered sugar before serving. 
• Drizzle some caramel sauce over your crockpot apple dessert to make it extra special. 

How to store

Because this crockpot apple cake is so moist, it is best served the day you cook it.

If you have leftovers, you can refrigerate them in an airtight container and reheat them until warmed through in the microwave or the oven. However, the cake will not retain its original texture. It may become soggy.

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