Can I use homemade apple pie filling instead of canned?

Absolutely! My great-aunt Ruth always swore by her chunky homemade filling (just apples, sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of lemon). If you go this route, use about 4 cups—you want that saucy consistency. Just remember: homemade tends to be juicier, so add an extra 2 tablespoons of cake mix to soak it up!

Can I double this crock pot apple dump cake recipe?

Oh honey, I do it all the time for potlucks! Use a 6-quart slow cooker and keep the layers proportional—4 cans filling, 2 boxes mix, 1 full cup melted butter. Cooking time stays the same, but check that center with a toothpick. My book club still talks about that legendary "double batch Tuesday!"

Why is my dump cake dry? How do I fix it?

Most often, it's one of two things: 1) Your slow cooker runs hot (try the low setting for just 2.5 hours), or 2) The butter didn't fully coat the mix. Next time, use a spoon to gently spread unmelted spots. If it happens? No panic—serve it warm with extra caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream. My kids call that "reconstruction dessert!"

Can I make this gluten-free?

Totally! Swap in any 15-ounce GF yellow cake mix—I've had great luck with King Arthur and Pamela's. For those avoiding processed mixes entirely, some gluten-free meal delivery services offer amazing apple crisp kits that give similar cozy vibes with less guesswork!

What’s the best way to reheat leftovers?

Microwave single servings for 20-30 seconds until just warm (any longer and the cake gets tough). OR—my secret—toss a slice in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes. The edges get this magical crispy crust that makes you swear it’s fresh from the crock pot!

3-Ingredient Apple Pie Dump Cake Crock Pot Magic

Apple Pie Dump Cake Crock Pot

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A simple 3-ingredient dessert with apple pie filling and cake mix, slow-cooked to perfection.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 min
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

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Instructions

Spread apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of a crock pot.
Sprinkle dry cake mix over the filling.
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the top is golden and set.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a caramel twist, drizzle caramel sauce over the cake mix before cooking.
Use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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