Description
This Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake is an irresistibly cozy dessert with warm cinnamon apples on the bottom and a buttery snickerdoodle-style cake topping. It’s gooey in the center, crisp on top, and tastes like apple pie meets cinnamon sugar cookies — all with minimal prep and maximum comfort.
⏱ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 40–45 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings
12
🛒 Ingredients
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2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
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1 box snickerdoodle cake mix (or yellow cake mix + 2 tsp cinnamon + ¼ tsp nutmeg)
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tsp cinnamon
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Spread apple pie filling evenly in greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3️⃣ Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over apples.
4️⃣ Drizzle melted butter evenly over cake mix.
5️⃣ Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on top.
6️⃣ Bake 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
7️⃣ Cool 10 minutes before serving.
📝 Notes
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Do not stir — layering creates perfect texture.
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Butter coverage ensures golden top.
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Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
💡 Tips
✔ Add caramel drizzle
✔ Use fresh sliced apples + sugar/cinnamon
✔ Add oats or pecans for crunch
✔ Try with pear filling
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead?
Yes — reheat before serving.
Q: Can I freeze dump cake?
Yes — freezes well up to 2 months.
Q: Can I use homemade apples?
Yes — cook apples with sugar & cinnamon first.
Q: Can I make in slow cooker?
Yes — cook on HIGH 2 hours or LOW 4 hours.
🔢 WW Points (per serving — 1/12)
Blue: 9 points
Green: 11 points
Purple: 9 points