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Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix

Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix

Published: Sep 19, 2022 · Modified: Apr 17, 2023 by Lynn Polito · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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Sweet apples, warm Fall spices, and simple yellow cake mix come together to make the most amazing cake mix Apple Cobbler! No one will know you saved yourself some time in the kitchen and used boxed cake mix! It's a super easy dessert to make in the Fall!

A fork is on the plate with the apple cobbler and whipped cream.
Sprinkle with a little cinnamon!

When it's that time of year when the apples start ripening and the kids are begging to go to the orchard, I'm always looking for recipes to use all those fresh apples. Who doesn't love some delicious apple desserts! I made this a few weeks ago for my family and my daughter has been begging me to make it again every day since!

When it comes to baking, dry cake mix saves you time and energy in the kitchen, and it makes the most delicious dessert! Keep lots of different boxes of cake mix in your pantry so you can whip up a quick dessert in no time!

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  • Ingredients to Gather
  • Best Type of Apple To Use
  • Equipment You'll Need
  • Let's Make Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix
  • Tips and Tricks
  • How To Serve This Apple Cobbler
  • Storage Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Cake Mix Recipes
  • 📖 Recipe

Ingredients to Gather

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy apple cobbler recipe! It's the perfect Fall dessert!

An overhead shot of the ingredients for cake mix apple cobbler
You only need a few simple ingredients!
  • Gala Apples. You will want 2 pounds of apples. That makes about 4-5 cups of apple slices.
  • Brown sugar. To sweeten the apples just a little more.
  • Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. To give this dessert that warm, Fall dessert taste.
  • Cake Mix. One box of yellow cake mix, your favorite brand.
  • Milk. Whole milk or your favorite non dairy milk works well.
  • Melted Butter. ½ cup or one stick of butter.

Best Type of Apple To Use

You'll want to use sweet, firm apples. Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp are my favorite. We just went apple picking, so we have a bunch of Gala apples in my kitchen to use.

You can even do a mixture of apples, three Gala and three Honeycrisp would be really great! If you have more tart apples like Granny Smith apples, I'd add more sugar to offset the tartness of the apples.

More Apple Recipes

  • Apple Cake
  • Homemade Applesauce
  • Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
  • Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars
  • Apple Streusel Sourdough Muffins
The inside of the apple cobbler is shown.
The inside ends up being ooey gooey and perfect!

Equipment You'll Need

  • Apple Corer
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Spoons
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish

Let's Make Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix

A knife is on the cutting board with cut apples around it.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Set that aside.
Peel the apples and remove the core.
The brown sugar and apples are mixed together.
Step 2: Slice the apples and place apples in a large bowl. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice with the apples until the apples are coated.
The cake batter is ready to go on top of the apples
Step 3: In a separate bowl, add the open the boxed cake mix. Add the milk and melted butter and mix well. Pour the cake batter onto the top of the apples.
The apples are added to the baking dish.
Step 4: Bake for 30 minutes of until the top of the cake mix is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Tips and Tricks

  • The cake batter will be very thick when you add it to the top of the apples. As the batter bakes, it will spread out and rise. Do your best to evenly spread the cake batter around the apples, but don't stress if it's a little uneven.
  • The cake is done when the top starts to get brown. It should only cake 30 minutes, but keep an eye on the oven as all ovens are a little different.
  • If you are using a firmer apple, it might take a little longer to bake. Cover the top of the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the top of the cake from getting too brown.

How To Serve This Apple Cobbler

  • With a scoop of ice cream! Let the ice cream melt a little to give the apple cobbler a little sauce. A scoop of vanilla ice cream and apple desserts are a classic combination!
  • With some homemade whipped cream! Then sprinkled with ground cinnamon.
  • With caramel sauce! This will make this apple cobbler similar to a caramel apple. You can also add the caramel sauce right into the apples to make a caramel apple cake!
A scoop of the apple cobbler is taken out and placed on a plate next to the baking dish.
Serve piping hot or at room temperature.

Storage Tips

To make this cobbler ahead of time, assemble it completely and cover it with plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. Remove the plastic wrap and bake. You can assemble the cobble up to 24 hours in advance.

Once the apple cobbler is baked, allow it to cool to room temperature and then place any leftovers in an airtight container. The next day, scoop some of the leftover apple cobbler into a microwave safe small bowl and heat it for 1 minute.

You can also place the entire cooled baking dish in the refrigerator and bake it again if you have a lot of leftovers left.

An overhead shot of the cake mix apple cobbler with whipped cream.
Serve this apple cobbler with whipped cream or ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned apple pie filling?

Yes! If you don't have fresh apples in the house, you can use two cans of apple pie filling. Those cans are full of spices, so there's no need to add any extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. You'll have a delicious apple dessert with just cake mix, butter, milk, and canned apple pie filling.

Can I use other types of cake mix?

Yes! Feel free to use spice cake mix, white cake mix, chocolate cake mix, or whatever your favorite cake mix flavor it! You can even use a gluten-free cake mix if you have it on hand.

More Cake Mix Recipes

  • Peach Cake Mix Cobbler with Peach Pie Filling
  • Pumpkin Bread with Cake Mix
  • Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix
  • Peanut Butter Cookies with Cake Mix
  • Blueberry Muffins with Cake Mix
  • Brownies with Chocolate Cake Mix

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A fork is on the plate with the apple cobbler and whipped cream.

Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix

Sweet apples, warm Fall spices, and simple yellow cake mix come together to make the most amazing cake mix Apple Cobbler! No one will know you saved yourself some time in the kitchen and used boxed cake mix!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

  • Apple Corer
  • Cutting Boards
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 6 Gala Apples 2 pounds
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
  • ½ cup Milk
  • ½ cup Butter Melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Set that aside.
  • Peel the apples and remove the core. Slice the apples and place apples in a large bowl. Add the sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice to the bowl and mix well until fully coated. Pour the apple filling into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, add the boxed cake mix. Add the milk and melted butter and mix well. Pour the cake batter onto the top of the apples.
  • Bake for 30 minutes of until the top of the cake mix is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The cake batter will be very thick when you add it to the top of the apples. As the batter bakes, it will spread out and rise. Do your best to evenly spread the cake batter around the apples, but don't stress if it's a little uneven.
  • The cake is done when the top starts to get brown. It should only cake 30 minutes, but keep an eye on the oven as all ovens are a little different.
  • If you are using a firmer apple, it might take a little longer to bake. Cover the top of the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the top of the cake from getting too brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Anna

    October 29, 2023 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    I do keep boxes of cake mix in my pantry and it came in handy to make this yummy recipe! I used Fuji apples and caramel sauce, and it turned out great! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Lizzy

    October 29, 2023 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe when you need an easy dessert that tastes and looks like it was 100% from scratch. This cake mix hack is one I'm going to be using on all types of cobblers from now on!

    Reply
  3. Giangi Townsend

    October 29, 2023 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    We all loved your recipe for the apple cobbler. I had it with vanilla ice cream and my husband's with caramel sauce. Both amazing.
    I am planning to have it for the holidays as it is super easy to make.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Pat

    October 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe but your advice to serve it with caramel really took it to the next level! I never would've thought of it but it's like a caramel apple!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Fisher

    October 28, 2023 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    What a smart (and yummy) shortcut -- I loved it with the pumpkin pie spice too!

    Reply
  6. Molly Pisula

    October 07, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious and so easy! This will become a fall favorite around here!

    Reply
    • Teresa DEHOPE

      August 07, 2023 at 9:41 am

      Can you use spiced cake mix?

      Reply
      • Lynn Polito

        August 09, 2023 at 8:43 am

        Definitely!

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