Can I make apple dump cake without cake mix?

Yes! You can substitute the cake mix with a simple homemade batter using flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Your Nut-Free Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake will still be warm, gooey, and delicious.

How do I make a 3-ingredient apple dump cake?

For a quick version, use apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter. Even in this simplified form, your apple dump cake without cake mix delivers that comforting, sweet flavor everyone loves.

Is this Nut-Free Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake safe for allergy-sensitive diets?

Absolutely! This recipe avoids nuts entirely, making it perfect for nut-sensitive households while keeping the classic cinnamon-apple flavor intact.

Can I make caramel apple dump cake with this recipe?

Yes! Simply drizzle caramel sauce over the apples before sprinkling the cake mix. This variation enhances the sweetness without altering the allergy-friendly, nut-free base.

Nut-Free Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake – Best Cozy Dessert 2025

Description

Warm apples with cinnamon topped with a golden, buttery cake layer—completely nut-free.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients:

4 cups peeled and sliced apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar or sugar substitute
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 box yellow or spice cake mix
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Spread in dish.
Sprinkle cake mix evenly over apples.
Drizzle melted butter on top.
Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American