This Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake is the definition of easy comfort food dessert. Warm, cozy, and filled with classic apple-cinnamon flavor, it’s a no-mix, no-stress recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, fall gatherings, holiday dinners, or anytime you need a budget-friendly sweet treat. Using just three pantry staples, this slow cooker dessert frees up oven space and delivers bakery-style results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 (21 oz / 595 g each) cans apple pie filling
1 box yellow or spice cake mix
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
Layer the ingredients
Spread the apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the apples—do not stir, as this creates the classic dump cake texture.
Add the butter
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix, making sure to cover as much of the surface as possible for even baking.
Slow cook to perfection
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the top is set and the edges are bubbling with cinnamon-spiced apples.
Serve warm
Spoon into bowls and serve warm on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for a high-impact dessert.
