Apple Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
This Apple Cherry Dump Cake recipe is ridiculously easy to make and ridiculously tasty to eat. I am a huge fan of easy dump cake recipes, and this one using canned pie filling is buttery and delicious! Making it in a Crock Pot makes it perfect for serving at a party.
You’ll Love This Crock Pot Dump Cake
This Crock Pot Apple Cherry Dump Cake is sweet and has that signature butter-y cake batter topping.
If you need a dessert for a crowd that is also the epitome of comfort food and literally takes no effort, this is the recipe for you.
Related: Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
This cherry apple dump cake can be made easily with just a few pantry ingredients. It’s dessert magic that is perfect to share with your family and friends.
And when you make this dump cake in a slow cooker, your house doesn’t even heat up making it perfect for any time of year!
I mean, I’m lazy and I love easy cake mix desserts. Could there be anything better than a dump cake for me?
Ingredients
I love using pie filling for my dump cakes because it ensures that the fruit is sweet and that there is a good amount of moisture, which is needed to help the dry cake mix create a crust.
Just be sure to double-check the label for the apple pie filling. Sometimes they add in spices and if that is the case, you won’t want to add any more cinnamon.
I like to use yellow cake mix but you can really use any dry cake mix you want. A spice cake mix often pairs really well with apple dump cakes.
How to Make Apple Cherry Dump Cake
The only equipment you need for this is a crock pot. I use the one in the photo all the time but here is an updated version of it. Or just use whatever slow cooker you have.
Step 1
In the bowl of a crockpot, dump in the apple and cherry pie filling.
Step 2
Sprinkle the cinnamon over the top.
Step 3
Evenly spread the yellow cake mix over the fruit.
Step 4
Drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix.
Step 5
Top with pecans.
Step 6
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
To Serve
There is no wrong way to serve a dump cake.
Serve the apple cherry dump cake warm, straight out of the slow cooker or let cool to room temperature.
I typically like my dump cakes on their own but they are also delicious with a little bit of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip.
Also, don’t be afraid to add a sprinkle of sea salt over the top. You know that sweet and salty thing is ridiculously good. I use salted butter too.
For a party
If you are having a party, you can keep the crockpot on the counter and pair it with a serving spoon so your guests can serve themselves.
Better yet, have a dump cake party and serve a punch of different types of dump cake recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve made a lot of different kinds of dump cakes. And there are a few reasons why using pie filling in a dump cake makes a lot of sense. In fact, it is my preferred way of making them. Pie filling is just plain easy. There is no cutting or washing required like when you use fresh fruit.
Us lazy people love to make dump cake because all it requires is opening and dumping. Pie filling is also sweeter than fresh fruit and has more liquid. You can sweeten fresh fruit up with sugar, but you just aren’t going to get the moisture that you get from pie filling.
You can absolutely make dump cake with a mixture of canned filling and fresh fruit if you want to take the time to clean and dice the fruit. But I really don’t think it will change the flavor all that much. You may get a little bit of extra texture, though.
To store leftovers of this apple cherry dump cake, scoop the cooled cake into a container with an air-tight lid. Keep it in the refrigerator for a few days.
Top Tips
- To get more of that crunchy crust texture on top simply lay down a few paper towels across the top of the bowl before adding the lid. It will catch any condensation that may make it soggy!
- You can leave out the nuts or change up the type to suit your taste preferences.
- Don’t have a slow cooker? You can make this the old-fashioned way in the oven too. Just layer everything in a baking dish and bake for an hour.
The Name Dump Cake is Horrific
I recently had a video chat with a mentor of mine who is based in the UK. And when we were talking about my love of dump cake recipes, she looked absolutely horrified.
She was like do you know what “dump” means in the UK?
And I was like, yup, means the same thing here… And yet still, dump cakes are bae. As a boy mom, I’m used to a little potty talk.
And the fact that these types of desserts are SO easy to make – open and dump – makes me move past the name.
This Slow Cooker Apple Cherry Dump Cake comes together quickly, is totally hands-off and always a crowd-pleaser! If you haven’t made a dump cake lately, you should absolutely try this one!
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More Easy Dump Cake Recipes
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- Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake
- Strawberry Pineapple Dump Cake
- Peach Blueberry Dump Cake
- Pineapple Dump Cake with Condensed Milk
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
- Try Crystal and Comp’s Instant Pot Strawberry Dump Cake
Crock Pot Cherry Apple Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 21 oz. can Apple Pie Filling
- 1 21 oz. can Cherry Pie Filling
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 15.25 oz. box yellow Cake Mix
- 1 cup butter melted
Instructions
- In a crockpot dump in the apple and cherry pie filling.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon over the top.
- Evenly spread the yellow cake mix over the fruit.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix.
- Top with pecans.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
- Serve warm, straight out of the slow cooker or let cool to room temperature.
If I double the recipe in a 7 quart – do I still cook for 2 hrs?
Can I double recipe in a 7 quart & keep the cooking time the same at 2 hrs?
Can I double the recipe to completely fill the crockpot?
what size crock pot . i have 4 qt and 6qt .
Either would work!