This 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Spice Cake is a delicious dessert crockpot recipe for Fall! My whole family loved this easy treat. I was able to scoop it right out of the slow cooker into bowls and serve it after dinner. The kids thought it tasted just like fried apples, but better. They were really impressed. That is why I love to use my slow cooker because everyone thinks I spent hours cooking when really I didn't. I just let the crockpot do the work!
Lightly spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. Pour the apple pie filling into the bottom of your crockpot. Next sprinkle the cake mix all over the top of the apple filling.
Place butter on top. Put the lid on and cook for 2 1/2 hours on high. Scoop and serve warm. You can also use a gluten free cake mix to make this into a gluten free recipe! If you can find a spice cake mix you can sub with a yellow cake mix and additional spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves).
I served the Apple Spice Cake with Whipped Cream, but next time I will serve it with some vanilla ice cream too. Be sure to try this scrumptious dessert soon, you will not be disappointed! This would make a great dessert for Thanksgiving or any holiday.
I hope you enjoy this 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Spice Cake. It is out of this word delicious and the perfect dessert for fall! I am looking forward to serving it for Thanksgiving. It is soon be become a family favorite once you give it a try. Anytime I can make dessert in my crockpot I call that a mom win! 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Spice Cake is the BEST crockpot dessert recipe for Fall and it can even be made gluten free when you use a gluten free cake mix.
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling
- 1 box of Spice Cake Mix
- 8 oz butter
Instructions
- Lightly spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
- Pour apple pie filling into the bottom of your crockpot.
- Next sprinkle cake mix all over the top of the apple filling.
- Place butter on top.
- Put lid on and cook for 2 1/2 hours on high.
- Scoop and serve war.
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Bridgette Newton
Question:
Will this recipe work for any cake flavor? Will the number of ingredients change? Should I/we follow the box instructions?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes it will!
Stephanee
I just made one with cherry filling and chocolate cake, It was delicious
Christin Orchard
Good idea! Love the cherry and the chocolate cake mix together
Stephanie Campbell
If I keep it on "warm" and don't eat it right away , will it dry out ? And how did you store it ... In the fridge?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I haven't tried that. Store it in the fridge (if you have leftovers 🙂
Sabrina DeAnne
How long will the leftovers last?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
2-3 days in the refrigerator.
PERRY JOE GABBARD
Depends on how hungry you are ?
Shannon
What temperature do you set the crockpot on? Low-Medium-High?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
High.
Dee
Can I double this.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes!
Suzanne
Can you double the recipe?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes!
Laurie
If you double the recipe, do you need to double the time it takes to cook? Or will it be about the same?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It will be about the same.
Edwin
I have the same crock pot nice. Go Pack
Christy
Where do you find the crockpot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
It is no longer available. It is a retired style. Don't you love it?
Judy Wester
I think Kohls and Boston store have similar crockpots:)
Sarah
Shopko is a retailer in mostly midwestern states.....they have the green bay packer themed crockpots....go to Shopko.com and search fro crockpot on their website
Kim
Does it have to be an oval crock pot or would it still work in a 6qt tall slow cooker?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Any 6 qt will work 🙂
Sandy
What size crockpot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We used a 6 quart for this recipe.
staci
Do you stir it together?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Nope - just layered it.
danielle
Could I cut the recipe in half and cook in mini crockpot?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I am not sure - I haven't tried that but let us know if you try it!
Joyce
I've done that!!! Cut everything in 1/2... Used my mini crock.... Came out GREAT!!!
LeAnn
I just tried this for the first time last night, it's only for 2 of us so I took a chance and halved the recipe. The spice cake I used was a 15. (Something) ounce box. Total measurement came out to just about 3 cups. So I did 1 can apple pie filling, scant 1 1\2 Cup spice cake mix, (put remaining 1 1/2 Cup in zip lock baggie for next time) and 1stick butter cut up and spread over the top. I thought 2 hours would be adequate since it was only half the recipe, but it did take the full 2 1/2 hours. I used a 4 quart oval Hamilton Beach crock pot.
This particular crock pot got it VERY done around 1 edge while there was still a slightly doughy spot on the other edge. I have several crock pots from several different manufacturers so I am going to start keeping a log of each one and how it does with different dishes...
It did come out VERY sweet. I do recommend vanilla ice cream with it.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
The 2.5 size crockpot might have been better since you 1/2'd it.
Mimi Ramsey
This look so good I'm going to make this today ?
Jamie
Mine is in the crock pot now!
colleen
Omg.....These questions are redunkulous.....commen sense people!! lol
Add walnuts and some brown sugar makes it even yummier!! I think!
pam
Can you do this in the oven?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
We haven't tried but I am sure you can.
Brenda
Yes, you can do it in the oven. I have used a 9x13 and an 8x8 glass baking dishes. I melted the butter and poured over the cake mix. For 8x8 I used only one can of filling. Bake at 325
Ann Dyet
Where can I buy spice cake mix please . This looks delisious
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I picked mine up at Kroger.
Margaret Morris
My Daughter found this recipe and made it for us a few weeks ago---added walnuts and brown sugar.She topped each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream----was yummy !!!!!----She is making it again tonight for desert----need a delicious treat---we are up to our ears in snow ----in Virginia !!!---Try this you will love it!
Pam
Can you use any kinda of pie filling?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes!
krissy
Can you use a substitute for the butter in the recipe if you are out of butter?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, you can use another fat.
Peggy
The picture shows 2 cubes of butter, but the recipe calls for 2 Tbs.??????
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
The recipe says 8 oz.
D
I am in the process of making this now. It has been on high for 4 hours and still looks raw.
I know it isnt my crockpot as I just used it for chili yesterday.
Is it supposed to look and have this raw texture?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No - have you taken the lid off? You need to keep the lid tight and not remove turning cooking.
Rachel
I forgot t spray pan first... Will it be ok??? I did everything else exact
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Hoping it doesn't stick.
Fran
Can you use crockpot liners?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes you can.
Irene
What size are the cans of pie filling?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
21 oz.
Rosemary
My slow cooker lid has the steam release hole. Will this affect the apple spice cake? I have not made it yet, but was asked to give it a try.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
None of mine have a vent hole but I would give it a try - from what I have read it says cookers with a vent hole have a tendency to overcook easier. Have you ever had that problem?
Donna
Love your slow cooker
abby
can i use 4 qt crockpot
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes!
CCompton
I left this out over night. Do you think it's still good?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, I think so.
judy
How do you know when its done mine still gooey
virginia
it shows 2 sticks of butter on top and that's what I did now butter is still on top
melted tho but in same place I put it in
Sharon
Mine came out super sweet! Too sweet for me.
beth
I don't care for canned apples. Can you use cut up apples?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I am sure you can. Not sure if you should soften them a little first though.
Dawn
No canned apples left in my store can you use canned peaches?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I am sure that will work.
Stephanie
Can you use one big can of apples instead of to small cans
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes you can.
Bobbi
I added carmel to mine. Also i melted the butter first. When done added more carmel sauce. Bought to a pot luck and i got i very little bite of it.
A
I love this but I would recommend with kids yellow cake or vanilla anything that isn't spice.. my daughter don't have this rarely even we adults love it the kiddos would love the yellow it tastes amazing too!
Millie
I used yellow sugar free cake mix. I think I have to cook it a little longer but it tastes good so far lol. Still very sweet though.
Luanne Draper
I have an All-In-One Pressure cooker/Slow cooker. The slow cooker can only be used on low. How long should I cook it? Maybe 5 hours?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would go with 5-6
Margie Vance
Delicious but way too sweet fir our family! Any suggestions? I don't want to use another cake, I liked the spice cake flavor!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Go with sliced apples instead of the apple pie filling 🙂
ken fitch
If you double ever thing do you double time too ?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Nope! Just be sure your slow cooker is big enough to hold.
Jennifer
I made this for an employee lunch today... I totally won the potluck! Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Resa Adkison
I just got me a new Crock pot smart -pot 7 quart size
Shelly
The first time I made this it came out awesome was a big hit at our picnic made it twice since and it came out soupy can't figure out what happened the the same crockpot all 3 times.
Elva Pena
I baked this cake this past week, and it was great! My guests loved it. I think next time I bake it, I will cut up the butter sticks to make sure all the edges are covered. It was a cold day, so it was just perfect! I will certainly make it again! Thank you!
Meg
Hi! Love the simplicity of this recipe! I'm trying it tomorrow, but with fresh apples instead of canned- anything in particular I should do? Dice or slice? Mix with cinnamon or anything? Thanks! 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I would go with sauteing them with some butter and cinnamon first to break them down a bit. Enjoy!
Cheryle Chapman
I have all of the ingredients but not making this until tomorrow until I have the funds to go buy some vanilla ice cream I'm super excited to give this a try
Carolyn Knauer
Can you double the recipe ?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Yes, just use a larger crockpot.
Nicalaine Brown
I only used one stick of butter and it turned out very good.
I was skeptical at first but it was delicious.
I bet you could use any combination of fruit and cake mix.
Jane
If using fresh apples that you have cooked how many cups would you use for the recipe? We are doing an apple unit at school and I want to cook this with my children.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
3 cups
Nancy L. Place
If you double the recipe do you put a layer apples, cake mix, butter, than apple, cake mix and butter?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No, just double the ingredients and layer the same as directed.
Bill
Should the crock pot be preheated before adding ingredients?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
No.
Lisa
Mine has cooked 3 hours on high but still gooey. Any suggestions?
Lucy
Can I make this and freeze it for a future dinner party?
Melissa Jennings
I am sure you can but not sure what the quality would be after frozen.