Instant Pot Apple Dump Cake
This scrumptious apple dump cake is a breeze to prepare and cook in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Skip the cake mix version and make this dump cake with a homemade cake mixture.
This cozy Instant Pot apple dump cake is quick to assemble and full of comforting fall flavors. Start with your favorite apple pie filling, add a homemade cinnamon-spiced cake mixture, and let the pressure cooker do the work. A buttery crumb topping forms as it cooks, making this dessert perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It’s a warm and easy alternative to a traditional apple crisp or cobbler.
Recipe Variations
- Use classic or cinnamon-spiced apple pie filling.
- Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the dry mixture.
- Use pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Swap apple filling for peach, cherry, or blueberry for seasonal versions.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Top with freshly whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce or maple syrup.
- Pair with a mug of spiced tea or hot cider.
- Add a dollop of crème fraîche or sweetened Greek yogurt for contrast.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate: Let the cake cool to room temperature.Cover the baking pan or transfer leftovers to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Wrap individual portions or the entire cake tightly in foil and place in a freezer-safe container.
Label and freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Reheat individual servings in the microwave in 20- to 30-second intervals until warm.
For larger portions, cover with foil and warm in a 325°F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Add a fresh scoop of ice cream or whipped topping before serving.
Instant Pot Apple Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 21-ounce can apple pie filling
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 5 ounces
- 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons butter, grated or sliced into very thin pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups of water.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Spray a 7-by-2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking oil and add the apple pie filling.
- Cake Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Blend well with a whisk or spoon and spread the dry mixture evenly over the apples.
- Top with the butter, taking care to cover the dry mixture as thoroughly as possible.
- Loosely cover the pan with foil and place it in a sling.* Lower the pan onto the trivet.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and ensure the knob is turned to the sealing position. Choose the pressure cook/manual button, high pressure, and set the timer for 40 minutes.
- Cool: When the time is up, remove the pan to a rack and remove the foil. Let the dump cake stand for about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the apple cake with a big scoop of ice cream or whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or a pinch of nutmeg.
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Notes
- Tear off a long piece of foil, about 20 inches or so.
- Center the baking dish on the foil strip and use the 2 ends as handles to lower the dish into the Instant Pot.
- Fold or tuck the handles down along the sides of the pot so they don’t interfere with the lid.
- When done, use the sling to lift the baking dish out of the pot.



