Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
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2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
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1 box yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tbsp sugar (for snickerdoodle topping)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Layer the Apples
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Spread apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
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Add the Cake Mix
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Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the apples. Do not stir.
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Drizzle with Butter
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Pour melted butter evenly across the top, covering as much cake mix as possible.
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Snickerdoodle Finish
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In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle over the top of the cake. Add nuts if desired.
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Bake
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
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Serve & Enjoy
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Let cool slightly before serving. Delicious on its own, or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Tips for the Best Dump Cake
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Don’t stir the layers — the magic happens while baking.
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Swap apple pie filling for fresh sliced apples tossed in sugar and cinnamon for a homemade twist.
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For extra richness, use brown sugar instead of white in the topping.
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Store leftovers covered in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Fun Variations
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Caramel Apple Snickerdoodle Cake: Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples before adding cake mix.
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Apple Cranberry Twist: Add a handful of dried cranberries with the apple filling.
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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