The lazy genius dessert that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.
There are desserts you plan… and then there are desserts you throw together and somehow they steal the whole show. Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake lives firmly in that second category.
It’s warm, cinnamon-kissed apple filling on the bottom, a buttery snickerdoodle-style cake layer on top, and a golden, slightly crisp finish that feels like fall wrapped in a baking dish. No complicated steps. No electric mixer required. Just layer, bake, and let the oven do its thing.
If apple pie and cinnamon sugar cookies had a low-maintenance, wildly delicious cousin—this would be it.
Why It’s Called a “Dump” Cake
Because you literally dump the ingredients into the pan. No fancy layering techniques. No creaming butter and sugar. No stress.
And yet, what comes out of the oven tastes like something you’d bring to a holiday gathering and quietly accept compliments for all night.
What Makes It “Snickerdoodle”?
Snickerdoodles are known for their buttery base and signature cinnamon-sugar topping. This recipe channels that flavor by combining:
Cinnamon-spiced apple filling
Yellow or white cake mix
A generous cinnamon-sugar sprinkle
Melted butter that soaks through and creates that irresistible crust
It’s cozy. It’s nostalgic. It smells like someone loves you.
Ingredients
2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow or white cake mix
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Pinch of salt
Optional but highly recommended:
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Caramel drizzle
Vanilla ice cream for serving
How to Make Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake
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