Description
Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a cozy, no-fuss dessert made with spiced apples, buttery cake topping, and gooey caramel. Perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, this simple bake delivers comfort in every warm, golden scoop.
Ingredients
Apple pie filling – 2 cans (20–21 oz each)
Yellow cake mix – 1 box (15.25 oz)
Caramel sauce – 1/2 to 3/4 cup, divided
Butter – 1 cup (2 sticks), sliced or melted
Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon, optional
Kosher salt – pinch
Vanilla ice cream – optional for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread apple pie filling evenly in the dish; sprinkle with cinnamon and salt.
3. Drizzle half of the caramel over the apples.
4. Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly on top; do not stir.
5. Top with butter, either sliced evenly or poured melted in a slow stream.
6. Optional: Add chopped pecans or toffee bits over the top for crunch.
7. Bake 40–50 minutes until golden and bubbling; rotate once for even browning.
8. Cool 10–15 minutes, drizzle remaining caramel, and serve warm with ice cream.
Notes
Try spice cake mix for extra warmth, or butter pecan for nutty flavor.
Replace canned filling with fresh apples tossed with sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
Use salted caramel to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.
Add-ins like pecans, walnuts, or toffee bits boost crunch and aroma.
Store covered in fridge 3–4 days; reheat to restore crispness. Freeze unfrosted up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Fall Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg