This delicious 2-ingredient apple cake couldn’t be any easier. All you have to do is combine a couple of ingredients and pop it into the oven. In a matter of minutes, you’ll have a delicious dessert!

Although you make this with a cake mix, it has a difference consistency from traditional cake. It’s similar to a dense bread pudding.

I highly recommend reading this entire post before you begin preparing the recipe. However, if all you want is the list of ingredients with full directions, please either click on the jump-to-recipe button above or scroll to the bottom of this post.

You might have wondered a couple of things about this cake. First of all, you make this apple cake without oil or eggs. Secondly, you can top it with whatever you like. There’s more on that below.

If you don’t count spices as “ingredients,” you can also have a 2-ingredient apple cinnamon cake. I like it either way, with or without cinnamon.

Quick and Easy Cake Mix Apple Cake Recipe

Then when it’s done, serve it warm. It is so good!

You can also let it cool and frost it. The way you enjoy your easy-to-make apple cake is totally up to you.

Now, back to the ways you can eat it while it’s still warm. After all, who doesn’t like something warm and sweet as the temperature drops?

One thing you can do is drizzle a little bit of caramel sauce over the top. Mmm, so yummy!

You can also put a dollop of ice cream on top and enjoy the deliciousness as the ice cream melts into it. It’s almost like having an apple cobbler.

Or better! In fact, you get the best of a cake and a cobbler!

Or if you want it frosted, let it cool to room temperature. That’s the way I did made this time.

We really enjoy it after having this chili con carne because it offers the sweet balance to the spiciness.

Apple Dump Cake

Some people call this an apple dump cake. That doesn’t sound very nice to me because it’s absolutely delicious! And I certainly don’t think of anything with the word “dump” in it being delicious.

That said, you can call it whatever you want. The point is, this cake is so easy and delicious you’ll want to always have the ingredients on hand … you know, for those times when you need a sweet treat.

I know that a lot of people make 2 or 3-ingredient cakes. One of the differences with mine is that I use gluten-free cake mix.

However, if you don’t have an issue with gluten, I highly recommend using a regular cake mix. It’s much less expensive than the gluten-free versions.

Plus you can stock up when the cake mix goes on sale. The regular cake mix goes on sale more often than the gluten-free version.

Regardless of which you use, everyone will really enjoy it. In fact, when I bring my gluten-free version to potluck dinners, no one can tell the difference.

2-Ingredients Apple Cake Ingredients

The only things you need to make this cake are cake mix and apple pie filling. I used gluten-free yellow cake mix.

You can use regular cake mix, but if you have sensitivities to gluten or wheat, you’ll want to follow a gluten free apple cake recipe.

You can also add cinnamon and frost it with cream cheese frosting.

Or if you don’t have cream cheese frosting, you can top it with ice cream or whipped cream.

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

How to Make a 2-Ingredient Apple Cake

Combine a yellow cake mix with a couple of cans of apple pie filling.

Mix it well to make sure all of the cake mix is moist. You don’t want any dry particles of cake mix showing up.

Pour the mixture into a greased pan and smooth it out as much as possible across the top.

Now all you have to do is bake it until it’s done.

I added cinnamon to the mixture before baking it, but it’s not necessary. I also topped it with cream cheese frosting after it cooled.

However, it’s delicious any way you eat it. You can serve it with vanilla ice cream as I already mentioned or whipped cream.

Or you can serve it as-is. It’s certainly moist and delicious enough to stand alone.

The consistency is different from a traditional cake. It’s more moist, which I think is a good thing. Someone told me this is an apple cake pie.

If you decide to frost the cake, use either canned frosting or this insanely delicious cream cheese frosting from the Back to My Southern Roots blog.

I’ve found that all of the recipes from Back to My Southern Roots wonderful. It’s my friend Julie’s blog, and she is as much of a foodie as I am.

Or you might want to check out this Frosting 101 page from Cooking with Carlee. She has a variety of frosting ideas that all look amazing!

Tips for Making the Best Apple Cake

This is a super easy dessert, but you can give yourself an advantage by following these easy tips:

• Don’t forget to prep the pan or baking dish before you begin. Otherwise, the cake will probably stick to the bottom.
• Mix the ingredients well. If you don’t, you’ll wind up with some powdery bites that aren’t appetizing.
• This is a form of dump cake, so don’t expect to have the consistency of a traditional cake. It will be quite moist.
• This cake is wonderful as-is with a cup of coffee. Add frosting for special occasions.
• Don’t rush the cooling time before putting frosting on top. Allow it to get close to room temperature.
• Be adventurous and try different toppings. You can drizzle caramel sauce over the top instead of frosting.
• Or you can top it with ice cream and drizzle the caramel sauce over that. Then sprinkle with crushed nuts.

Apple Cake in a Mug

You can also make this apple cake in a mug. Since you won’t need a whole can of apple pie filling, you can use apple sauce instead. Add cinnamon and bits of fresh apple if you want.

I always like to add toppings to my mug cakes. This one is good with either vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. If you want it extra sweet, drizzle a little caramel topping over it.

2-Ingredient Apple Cake for Special Occasions

If you’re looking for something super easy to make for a special occasion, then you need to try this cake recipe.

You might not have time to go to the store. Or preparing a cake from scratch might overwhelm you during a busy time.

This 2-ingredient apple cake is perfect when you want to whip something up in a hurry.

For one thing, you only need a couple of ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.

Another thing is if you have last-minute guests, this is the perfect snack to serve.

Whether they call in advance or show up on your doorstep unannounced, you can excuse yourself for 5 minutes.

Then go into the kitchen and whip this up. Since it takes practically no time to make, no one will know what you’re doing unless you tell them.

I always consider something that tastes good and is easy to make a winning combination.

As it bakes, you’ll enjoy the aroma of apples wafting through your house. Your guests will think you’re the most brilliant host ever.

What to Do with Leftover Apple Cake

Chances are, you won’t have much apple cake left since it’s so good. But if you do, cover it with either plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

It’s fine to leave it out on the counter for a couple of days. However, if you want to keep it longer, put it in the fridge. You can also put it in an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

More 2 or 3 Ingredient Treats

There are other 2-ingredient cakes we enjoy. My favorite is this 2-ingredient peach cake that delivers a ton of flavor.

My husband prefers this 2-ingredient cherry chocolate cake. It’s so moist and decadent you might feel a tad guilty for enjoying it so much.

Another 2-ingredient cake we both like is this lemon cake that is a bit different from my other flavors. It has a slightly different consistency, so sometimes I cut rectangles and call them lemon bars.

Another wonderful treat is this 3-ingredient chocolate cake. It’s flourless so you can serve it to anyone wanting to avoid gluten. And it’s also easy to make.

More Delicious Dessert Recipes

Don’t forget to add other options to the dessert table. Your family and guests will love this luscious lemon meringue pie.

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like this Oreo pudding pie. It’s a no-bake recipe that you can make in advance, freeing up your time to do other things.

No Bake Caramel Crunch Bars are fun to make and eat! If you have kids or grandkids, they’ll love helping with the process.

If you like brownies, and you like peanut butter … well, you’ll love these wonderfully tasty peanut butter cup brownies!

Fans of a blend of tart and sweet will love this delicious lemon lush pie. It has just the right amount of tangy flavor to make your taste buds very happy.

Savory Recipes

Of course, you can’t live on cake and pie alone. That’s why you need to try this delicious Mediterranean salad. It’s the perfect complete meal to eat before you enjoy dessert.

Or make one of these 5 delicious soups. All of them are easy, so you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen.

Serve the salad or soup with this cheesy garlic bread from Julia’s Simply Southern. I’ve been one of Julia’s fans for a long time, and I know that she won’t let you down.

One of my most recent favorite recipes is this this super easy beef and broccoli stir fry. It only takes a few minutes, start to finish.

Anyone who likes a blend of sweet and savory will enjoy this Crock Pot Hawaiian chicken. Each bite is like a mini vacation in the mouth.

When you want a yummy snack that’s also good for you, make these protein-packed air fryer ranch chickpeas. You’ll love their crunchy goodness!

If you’re looking for a wonderful side dish, try this corn casserole. I add cream cheese and green chilis to add more flavor. and it is out-of-this-world delicious!

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