The Best Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake Recipe for Cozy Baking Days
Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert for cozy baking days. It combines soft apple pie filling, warm cinnamon, and a buttery snickerdoodle cake topping in one simple, delicious recipe. Made in just one dish, it’s a no-fuss treat that’s perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 box snickerdoodle cake mix (or sugar cookie mix with cinnamon sugar packet)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Ground cinnamon and sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Spread the apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the apples and gently mix to distribute.
Evenly sprinkle the snickerdoodle cake mix (or sugar cookie mix) over the apple filling without stirring.
Drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top if using.
If your cake mix includes a cinnamon sugar packet, sprinkle it evenly over the top. If not, mix 1 tablespoon sugar with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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If using a sugar cookie mix, don’t forget to add a cinnamon sugar topping for authentic snickerdoodle flavor.
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For added crunch, top with toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts.
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Broil briefly at the end of baking if you prefer a crispier top.
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This recipe can be easily doubled for parties or family gatherings.
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To make it homemade, prepare your own apple filling and topping mix for a from-scratch version.