Sometimes the best desserts come from our pantry, this Cake Mix Apple Cobbler is just that. Easy to make, fruity & delicious.

Cake Mix Apple Cobbler

Way back years ago when Who Needs A Cape? first started, one of my very first recipe posts was Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler. An easy-to-make “dump” dessert that basically involves a can of pie filling and a box of cake mix. Well, it has proven to be incredibly popular through the years. So I figured, “Hey, why not make a different version?”. Lightbulb moment I tell ya! 

Today I bring to you Cake Mix Apple Cobbler, equally as easy to make as Cake Mix Cherry Cobbler, and every bit as delicious. With just a few pantry items and one refrigerated item, you’ll be on your way to gobbling up dessert without much prep work.

“Dump” desserts are essentially just that, you pour ingredients into a pan and with minimal effort, resulting in a tasty dessert. Homemade from scratch desserts are amazing, don’t get me wrong. Often though with busy schedules and just life in general, time-saving recipes are often the go-to recipes. 

What is a cobbler anyway?

A cobbler is a dish consisting of a fruit or savory filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter, biscuit, or dumpling before being baked. In my version, the “batter” comes from a cake mix, butter, and oats combo. 

Using cake mix in the “batter” of this cobbler is a quick and easy way to get a similar to made from scratch cobbler topping without a lot of effort or ingredients. I promise it is really yummy. 

What ingredients do you need to make Cake Mix Apple Cobbler?

• Apple pie filling
• Vanilla Extract
• Yellow cake mix
• Butter
• Oats

Some tips for making Cake Mix Apple Cobbler:

• If you’d prefer less cobbler topping, simply use half the amount of the cake mix, butter, and oats.
• Add a touch of cinnamon to the cobbler topping for great fall flavor. 
• Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce. 

Simple steps for making Cake Mix Apple Cobbler:

Preheat oven to 350° degrees. Spray 9×9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine apple pie filling and vanilla extract. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan.

In a bowl combine cake mix, melted butter, and oats. Use a fork to combine until chunky. Spread mixture over top of filling.

Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool before serving.

Other great easy desserts to try:

• Air Fryer Cherry Pies
• Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss Cake
• Baileys Crumb Cake

Love apples? We have more delicious recipes for you:

• Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Spice Cake
• Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
• Apple Fritter Cake
• Slow Cooker Baked Apples

Yield: 6 servings

Cake Mix Apple Cobbler

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Sometimes the best desserts come from our pantry, this Cake Mix Apple Cobbler is just that. Easy to make, fruity & delicious.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 21 ounce can apple pie filling
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1/3 cup oats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees.
2. Spray 9x9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Combine apple pie filling and vanilla extract. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan.
4. In a bowl combine cake mix, melted butter, and oats. Use a fork to combine until chunky.
5. Spread mixture over top of filling.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes.
7. Cool before serving.

Notes

• You can make less cobbler topping by using 1/2 the amount of the cake mix, butter, and oats.
• Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.