Description
Warm, gooey, and irresistibly sweet, this Caramel Apple Dump Cake combines tender spiced apples, buttery cake topping, and rich caramel sauce for the ultimate comfort dessert. It’s the perfect easy treat for cozy nights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread apple pie filling evenly in the dish and drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the apple-caramel layer.
- Place thin slices of butter over the cake mix, covering the top completely.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the caramel to set.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Add a pinch of sea salt for a sweet-salty twist.
- Use spice cake mix for deeper flavor.
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or oats on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: caramel apple dump cake, easy dessert, fall recipe, apple caramel dessert, cake mix dessert