Description
Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a quick and cozy dessert made with apple pie filling, caramel sauce, cake mix, and butter. Gooey, golden, and irresistible, it’s the perfect fall and holiday treat.
Ingredients
- Apple Pie Filling: 2 cans (21 oz each)
- Caramel Sauce: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Yellow Cake Mix: 1 box (15.25 oz)
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (1 stick, 115 g), cold and sliced
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Optional Garnish: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or extra caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- Combine Ingredients: Spread apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the dry cake mix evenly over the apple-caramel layer, covering it completely.
- Assemble the Dish: Arrange thin slices of cold butter evenly on top of the cake mix.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and filling bubbles at the edges.
- Finishing Touches: Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and extra caramel if desired.
Notes
- Use cold butter slices for an even, golden crust.
- Don’t stir the layers—dump cakes are all about simple stacking.
- Add nuts or dried fruit before baking for texture and flavor variety.
- Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Dump Cake, Easy Fall Dessert, Apple Caramel Cake, Dump Cake Recipe, Holiday Dessert