This Gluten Free Dump Cake is a deliciously easy recipe that will feed a crowd. This apple dump cake is full of sweet apple cinnamon flavors! All you need are three simple ingredients to make this delicious recipe!
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This is a brand new cake recipe y'all are going to love. It is a 3-ingredient cake that is full of fruity goodness. It has the flavors of a cobbler but is made as a 9x13-sized cake. Grab a box of gluten free cake mix, pie filling, and butter. That is all you need!!
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Why This Recipe Is Great:
- Ease. Trust me when I say this cake is probably one of the easiest cake recipes on my blog. Even your kids can make it!
- Unlimited flavor options! Use any flavor of gluten free cake mix and pie filling.
- It makes enough to feed a large family dessert. It is by far the best gluten free dump cake recipe!
You can use store-bought cake or use my Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Mix or Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix recipes.
Allergen Information:
- This recipe is gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free.
- Make it dairy-free by using a dairy-free cake mix and plant-based butter.
Ingredient Notes:
- Gluten Free Cake Mix - I used King Arthur Gluten Free Cake Mix. Other brands will also work well.
- Pie Filling - I used Duncan Hines Comstock's "Simply" brand because it has no artificial preservatives or flavors. Any brand of pie filling will work.
- Butter - Use unsalted butter for this recipe.
Substitutions:
- You can make the pie filling from scratch if you prefer not to use store-bought pie filling! Try using the blueberry filling from my popular Gluten Free Blueberry Pie.
Tips For Sucess:
- This cake is very easy to make. Be sure to use the right amount of butter. It is important to cover the top of the cake with butter chunks so it can help form the cake on top.
- Use a non-stick spray to prevent the pie filling from sticking to the pan.
Hands down this non-stick spray is amazing. It is totally inexpensive and it will save your gluten free cakes and muffins from sticking!
How To Make Gluten Free Dump Cake:
Step 1: Spray a non-stick oil on your baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Add the pie filling to the pan.
Step 2: Sprinkle the cake mix over the pie filling. Use a large spoon to spread it out evenly if needed.
Step 3: Cut the butter and place it evenly on top of the cake mix. Be sure to cover as much of the top as you can with the butter.
Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden on top and the fruit is bubbling up around the sides.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm or cold with either fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top.
If you love dump cakes, try my Gluten Free Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe too!
Recipe FAQ:
This simple cake got its name, dump cake because you literally dump the ingredients into the baking dish.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 4 days.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Gluten Free Apple Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box gluten free cake mix * see notes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 22 ounces pie filling 2 cans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Spray non-stick baking spray or coconut oil in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Spread the pie filling across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the pie filling. Use a spoon to smooth it out so it is disbursed evenly.
- Cut the cold butter into small pieces and spread it out evenly across the top of the entire surface of the cake.
- Bake the cake for 30 minutes until the top is slightly golden and the fruit is bubbly.
- Serve the cake warm or cold with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- I tested this recipe with King Arthur gluten free vanilla cake mix. Other brands will also work.
- You can also use my homemade Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Mix or my Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix to make your own cake mix.
- I used Comstock "Simply" pie filling because it doesn't have preservatives or artificial ingredients. You can any brand or homemade pie filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 4 days.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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Kate Marx
The cake turned out great, but it was nowhere near ready after 25 minutes. I followed your recipe and notes completely. I think it was in the oven closer to 50 minutes, and I had to mix in uncooked cake mix a few times. Still worth it, and easy to prepare.
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Kate, That is interesting. What size pan did you cook it in? Also, was it metal or glass?
Diane Peles
I tried making this, but the cake mix did not cook evenly someone’s raw and some.was cooked. Any ideas why?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Diane, I need some information in order to help troubleshoot. 1. What brand and flavor of cake mix did you use? 2. Did you use the same quantities of ingredients? 3. How much coverage of butter did the top of the cake have? 4. What size/dept of a pan did you bake them in? Also what type of pan, glass, ceramic, or metal?