Description
This easy, cozy fall dessert combines warm cinnamon sugar, tender apples, and a golden snickerdoodle crumble for a comforting treat that tastes like autumn in every bite. Perfect for busy families or last-minute gatherings, it’s a fuss-free recipe with maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) snickerdoodle cake mix (or substitute yellow cake mix + 2 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 cup sugar)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Optional: 2 medium fresh apples, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Pour both cans of apple pie filling into the bottom of the baking dish. If using fresh apples, stir them in now. Sprinkle 1 tsp ground cinnamon over the apples and gently mix.
- Evenly sprinkle the snickerdoodle cake mix over the apple layer. Do not stir; just make sure it covers all the apples.
- Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a microwave or small saucepan. Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Whisk together and sprinkle evenly over the top of the buttered cake mix.
- Add optional extras (nuts or dried fruit) if desired, sprinkling them on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling. If using fresh apples, bake an extra 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes to set.
- Serve warm, scooped into bowls or plates. Top with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix. For dairy-free, substitute vegan margarine for butter. If dry spots remain after baking, drizzle with extra melted butter and bake for 5 more minutes. Let cake cool longer if filling is runny. Add nuts, dried fruit, or caramel bits for variations. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: snickerdoodle, apple dump cake, fall dessert, easy cake, cinnamon, apple, comfort food, potluck, autumn, cozy, quick dessert