Caramel Apple Dump Cake

This apple dump cake layers apple pie filling, caramel, and yellow cake mix into a warm, gooey dessert that bakes in one pan with no mixing bowl needed.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple dump cake

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 390kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

2 21 ounce cans apple pie filling
3/4 cup caramel sauce plus more for serving
1 box yellow cake mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup salted butter melted
Ice cream for serving, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread the apple pie filling into the bottom of the baking dish.
2 21 ounce cans apple pie filling
Evenly top with the caramel sauce.
3/4 cup caramel sauce
Cut the top of the yellow cake mix bag open and add the cinnamon. Stir it around.
1 box yellow cake mix, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Evenly sprinkle the cake mix on top.
Pour the butter on top and try to moisten as much of the cake mix as possible.
3/4 cup salted butter
Bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on the top.
Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve with ice cream and more caramel sauce.
Ice cream

Notes

Nutrition is not calculated with additional toppings.

Cover as Much Cake Mix as Possible: When pouring the melted butter over the dry cake mix, try to moisten as much as you can for the best results and to avoid dry spots.
Let It Cool: Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to avoid burns—the caramel and apples get very hot!
Add Extra Caramel: Drizzle more caramel sauce over the top for a gooey caramel layer that’s irresistible.
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps the cake bake evenly and ensures the caramel and butter spread nicely.
Try Different Flavors: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different cake mixes or pie fillings for new flavors.
Serve Warm: This cake is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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