Caramel Apple Dump Cake + Video

Caramel Apple Dump Cake is an easy dessert recipe that is a lot like cobbler. Apple pie filling, caramel sauce, cake mix, and butter is all you need to make this fall treat. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

When fall is on its way, apple desserts are sure to follow.

This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is one of the EASIEST desserts EVER. And it’s just as delicious as it is easy.

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With apple pie filling and caramel on the bottom, and a sweet and crunchy buttery cake on top, what’s not to love?

Why is it called dump cake?

The reason why dump cakes are so loved, is because you literally dump ingredients into a dish and then bake it.

It’s not the most appetizing name, but with very minimal prep and cleanup, dump cakes are a dessert win!

Everyone loves a warm dump cake with sweet fruit, crunchy cake, and creamy ice cream. A must!

It’s basically a form of cobbler — and is the easiest cobbler you will ever make.

Alternative to Pie

Caramel apple dump cake is a great alternative to pie for the holidays.

It’s cheap and easy to make, but feels special, AND feeds a crowd. With extra caramel and vanilla ice cream melting on top, everyone will be swooning!

Ingredients

For this dump cake you will need four ingredients:

• Cake Mix
• Butter
• Caramel Sauce
• Apple Pie Filling

How to Make Caramel Apple Dump Cake

1. Spread apple pie filling in the bottom of a lightly greased 13×9-inch pan.
2. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the apple pie filling.
3. Sprinkle cake mix over the caramel.
4. Layer thinly sliced pats of butter over cake mix.

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Baking and Serving

BAKE at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes or until the top is browned and filling is bubbling in the center.

Serve caramel apple dump cake warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and extra caramel sauce, if desired. Whipped cream would also be delicious. Enjoy!

Substitutions and Tips

FRESH APPLES – If you have fresh apples, you can substitute canned for homemade apple pie filling.

CAKE MIX – Yellow, white, or spice cake mix would taste best for this caramel apple dump cake.

ADDITIONS – Feel free to add some spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or apple pie spice to the apples. You can also sprinkle nuts over the cake batter if you wanted. Make it your own!

BUTTER – For the butter, it’s best to use unsalted butter and slice it very thin. You want it to melt over the whole top of the cake so you don’t have any dry spots. You can always use more butter if you’re worried about it. Or melt the butter and combine it with a 1/4 cup of milk to make it go a little further. Adding milk will also make the cake more fluffy instead of crisp.

To Store

Cover the pan with foil or transfer the dessert to an airtight container. You can store this caramel apple dump cake at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

Scoop leftovers individually into a microwave safe bowl and nuke until heated through. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel sauce.

More Easy Apple Desserts

• Apple Fritters
• Snickerdoodle Apple Pie
• Apple Sheet Cake
• Apple Crumble Bars
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
• Apple Crisp Recipe

5 from 6 ratings

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Created by Amber Brady

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 50 minutes mins

Total: 1 hour hr

Caramel Apple Dump Cake is an easy dessert recipe that is a lot like cobbler. Apple pie filling, caramel sauce, cake mix, and butter is all you need to make this fall treat. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

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YieldsYields10 servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 15.25 oz (378 g) box yellow cake mix
• ▢ 21 oz (595 g) can apple pie filling
• ▢ ½ cup (160 g) caramel sauce
• ▢ ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, (12 Tbsp) sliced thin

Equipment

• 9×13-inch Pan
• Silicone Spatula Set
• Serving Spatula

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Then spread apple pie filling on the bottom.
• Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the apple pie filling.
• Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the caramel.
• Place thinly sliced pats of butter over cake mix. (The goal is for the butter to melt and cover the entire cake.)
• Bake at 350˚F for 50-60 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the filling is bubbling in the center.
• *Enjoy caramel apple dump cake warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and extra caramel sauce, if desired.
• *To Store: Cover the pan with foil or transfer the dessert to an airtight container. You can store this caramel apple dump cake at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
• *Scoop leftovers individually into a microwave safe bowl and nuke until heated through. Enjoy with ice cream and extra caramel sauce.

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Notes

FRESH APPLES – If you have fresh apples, you can substitute canned for homemade apple pie filling.

CAKE MIX – Yellow, white, or spice cake mix would taste best for this caramel apple dump cake.

ADDITIONS – Feel free to add some spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or apple pie spice to the apples. You can also sprinkle nuts over the cake batter if you wanted. Make it your own!

BUTTER – For the butter, it’s best to use unsalted butter and slice it very thin. You want it to melt over the whole top of the cake so you don’t have any dry spots. You can always use more butter if you’re worried about it. Or melt the butter and combine it with a 1/4 cup of milk to make it go further. Adding milk will also make the cake more fluffy instead of crisp.

Nutrition Info.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g

Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.

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