If you love easy desserts with big flavor, these Apple Cake Mix Recipes are going to be your new favorites! Using simple boxed cake mixes and a few pantry staples, you can whip up delicious apple desserts that taste homemade without all the extra work. These recipes are quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for fall—or anytime you’re craving the warm, cozy flavor of apples and spice.
Whether you need a last-minute treat, a holiday dessert, or just something sweet for a weeknight, these recipes make it easy to enjoy homemade goodness in no time.
3-Ingredient Apple Pie Cake Recipe
This quick and cozy 3-ingredient apple pie cake recipe comes together in minutes with just three simple ingredients – and it tastes just like apple pie! Warm, spiced, and full of apple flavor—it’s the perfect dessert when you need something easy but impressive!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, apple pie filling, and eggs. Stir just until blended—don’t overmix. (Tip: For smaller apple bites, chop the apple filling before adding.)
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean:9×13 pan: 30–40 minutesBundt pan: 40–50 minutes
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze.
Notes
Optional Toppings
- Warm caramel drizzle and chopped pecans
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Easy Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This Easy Apple Dump Cake is the perfect simple and delicious dessert — just mix, dump, and bake! With sweet apple pie filling, a spiced crumbly topping, and a buttery crunch, it tastes like homemade apple crisp but takes only minutes to prepare. Serve it warm with ice cream for a cozy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cans apple pie filling
1 (15 oz.) box spice cake mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1/2–1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the dry cake mix, melted butter, and nuts until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the apple pie filling.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and set.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
Apple Spice Cake
This super easy apple spice cake recipe makes a delicious cake that is moist, flavorful, and full of warm spice—perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you’re craving a comforting dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) box spice cake mix
- 1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2–1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs, oil, and nuts (if using). Beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes, until well blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then frost with caramel frosting or top with caramel ice cream topping.
Notes
For make-ahead convenience, measure dry ingredients for cakes, muffins, quick breads, or cookies into bags and store them. Next time, just add the wet ingredients and bake!
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Easy Apple Fritter Bake
This Easy Apple Fritter Bake is a delicious quick shortcut dessert made with cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling—warm, gooey, and drizzled with icing! Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a sweet treat in under an hour.
Ingredients
1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly butter a cast iron skillet, 8×8-inch pan (for a thicker bake), or a 9×13-inch pan (for a quicker, thinner bake).
- Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and place in the prepared pan.
- Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the top.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the rolls and toss gently.
- Roughly chop the apples in the pie filling, then spoon evenly over the cinnamon rolls. Lightly toss so everything is spread out in the pan.
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Bake for:
8×8 pan: 40–50 minutes9×13 pan: about 20–25 minutes(Cover loosely with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly.) - Remove from the oven, cool slightly, then drizzle the reserved icing over the top.
Notes
If you like, try serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Apple Spice Bread – Easy Cake Mix Recipes
This Apple Spice Bread is soft, moist, and packed with sweet apple flavor and warm spices! This cake mix recipe comes together in minutes with just a few simple ingredients, yet tastes like it was made completely from scratch. Perfect for holidays, parties, or an everyday cozy treat!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs, and (if using) vanilla and cinnamon. Mix until well blended. The apples should break down slightly, but leave some chunks for texture.
- Gently fold in nuts, if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if using.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Optional Glaze (or use our easy glaze recipe here):
- Soften frosting in the microwave for 10–20 seconds.
- Stir milk into the softened frosting until smooth.
- Drizzle ¼–⅓ of the glaze over the cooled bread.
This 2-Ingredient Apple Angel Food Cake recipe is light, fluffy, and full of apple flavor! With just a cake mix and apple pie filling, you’ll have a golden, cloud-like dessert ready in minutes—perfect for any occasion!
Print2-Ingredient Apple Angel Food Cake
Light, fluffy, and bursting with apple flavor, this 2-Ingredient Apple Angel Food Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert. With just a box of angel food cake mix and a can of apple pie filling, you can whip up a golden, cloud-like cake that tastes like it took hours—when really it takes only minutes! Perfect for weeknight treats, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, this simple recipe is sure to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and apple pie filling until well combined.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar, top with a dollop of whipped cream or add a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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