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Only five ingredients go into this delicious Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake. Bring it to the next potluck or holiday dinner-just don’t forget the ice cream!
That’s right. You read the title correctly. CROCKPOT Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake. You only need five ingredients and a slow cooker to make this dessert happen! Pumpkin dump cake was one of the very first things I tried when I discovered Pinterest.
I don’t know how I grew up in a Baptist church with regular potlucks and never heard of dump cakes! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I put these ingredients together the other night for dessert and it. was. awesome. Really.
Dump cakes get their name from their “preparation.” You literally just dump out a can of pie filling and a box of yellow cake into a pan and you’re just about set.
Ingredients needed for Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake
- apple pie filling-you can make your own delicious Crockpot Express Apple Pie Filling or just grab a can from the store
- yellow cake mix-spice cake mix is a yummy alternative
- butter
- walnuts-nuts of any kind are optional but they add some needed texture; pecans are a great option, too
- cinnamon chips-you can usually find these in the baking aisle at the grocery store with all the other baking chips, or get them on Amazon
- ice cream for topping
How to make Slow Cooker Apple Dump Cake
Spread apple pie filling evenly on the bottom of a slow cooker.
Cover the filling with cake mix and butter.
Add cinnamon chips and walnuts.
Cook and then serve warm with ice cream!
One thing I didn’t really like about the pumpkin dump cake was the lack of texture, especially in the middle where the you don’t get any crispy edges.
So for this Slow Cooker Apple Dump Cake, I tossed in some walnuts for that extra crunch. That simple addition took this dessert right over the top!
It was a little taste of Fall on a plate. (Even though I could barely stand to be outside taking pictures because it was 108°) A girl can dream.
If you are a big fan of easy apple desserts, you should try my mom’s Easy Apple Cobbler. That IS something I grew up eating at potlucks and doesn’t require a bunch of ingredients or a lot of time to put together. So what gets your vote this Fall: apple or pumpkin?
Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 can 20 oz apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix mix only, do NOT add any other ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cinnamon chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- Ice cream optional
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- 1 canPour out the can of apple pie filling and spread evenly across the bottom
- 1 box yellow cake mixCover pie filling with cake mix
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, meltedPour melted butter over cake mix (Do NOT stir!)
- 1/2 cup cinnamon chips, 1/2 cup walnutsSprinkle with cinnamon chips and walnuts
- Cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Ice creamServe warm with ice cream!
Nutrition
I have a few more desserts and other meals pinned that are made in the crockpot. I am looking forward to trying them as the weather cools down a bit. I got the inspiration for this dessert from The Magical Slow Cooker’s White Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake.
Post updated 9/18
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Angela says
If I have to use white chocolate chips cinnamon should I use?
Nicole Burkholder says
I would just add a tsp of cinnamon for the flavor 🙂
BenH says
This looks delicious! We always love hitting up the orchards in the fall, so this would be a great way to use up the apples.
Crickett Carlisle says
Instead of cinnamon chips can you use regular cinnamon
Nicole Burkholder says
They aren’t the same, but you could use ground cinnamon for a touch of that flavor. The cinnamon chips are sweet and add a little texture to the cake, but it would certainly still be delicious without them!
Sarita Dugat says
I’m gonna make your apple dump cake but not sure what are cinnamon chips are. Please advise me
Nicole Burkholder says
They are like chocolate chips or peanut butter chips, etc. You can find them on the baking aisle with all the candy chips used for baking. If they don’t have them, it’s fine to leave them out or use an alternate chip like white chocolate instead. 🙂
Gloria Daniels says
Love this recipe and posted this on my blog ( with link and full attribution of course!)
Nicole Burkholder says
Thank you! 🙂
Susan says
Ok Thank you
I have a really small one and a really large one so that answers my question lol
Susan
Nicole Burkholder says
I checked today and for the life of me I can’t find the size anywhere, but it’s large. 🙂
Susan says
Just curious what size crockpot you used for this cake?
Nicole Burkholder says
It’s either a 5 or 6 quart I believe. I’ll have to check in the morning 🙂
Robyn says
This is my new way to tell people I love them and to get a bunch of “I love you’s” back! This was ABSOLUTELY delish and the ladies of my women’s group LOVED it. Thanks for sharing.
Nicole Burkholder says
I am so happy to hear that! 🙂
Yvonne says
This sounds amazing! I wonder what adding some caramel sauce would do?
Nicole Burkholder says
Only make it more awesome, that’s what! 🙂 but I would add it at the end so it doesn’t interfere with the cake baking.
Nicky says
Dump cakes are a great, simple dessert. Your recipe looks great!
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life says
Hi Nicole! You must have had to snap those pictures really fast. 108 degrees and ice cream? Not a good combination! The pics look great though.
Nicole Burkholder says
I had everything set, including my camera settings before I took the plate outside. Then it was just a few very quick snap shots and back in again. 🙂 Today the heat wave broke and I’ve had my windows open to the fresh air all day long. Such a relief!
Karen H. says
This looks delicious! I love using my crockpot. Usually, I’m so busy making the meal I don’t have time to make a dessert. At least this I can make earlier and by the time I’m done with the meal the dessert will be ready!
Nicole Burkholder says
We don’t have dessert very often, unless I’m “blogging” it so the boys were thrilled to get and extra treat after dinner and I was thrilled it was already done!
Sarah says
Your version looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try it.
Nicole Burkholder says
Thanks for the inspiration! I’m going to have to go check out your 7-layer dip now. That sounds delicious!
Shirley Wood says
You cannot beat a good Crockpot recipe and this one sounds delicious! I would love for you to come and share with us at the Home Matters Linky Party. http://wp.me/p4fJXd-ZM
Del's cooking twist says
A delicious seasonal dessert. Love it 🙂
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
Pinned!!!