Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Sweet apple pie filling, buttery cake mix, and swirls of caramel bake into a gooey, golden dessert. Minimal prep, maximum comfort.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing
- 40 oz apple pie filling about two 20-oz cans
- 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp kosher salt optional
- 7 tbsp caramel sauce divided
- 15.3 oz yellow cake mix one standard box
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 0.45 cup pecans, chopped optional but adds crunch
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread apple pie filling in the dish. Stir in cinnamon, salt, and 3 tablespoons caramel.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the apples. Tap the pan to level.
- Drizzle melted butter over the dry mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Scatter pecans on top. Drizzle the remaining caramel over everything.
- Bake 38–42 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly.
- Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Variation: Swap yellow cake mix for spice cake mix, or add 1/4 cup rolled oats with the pecans for extra texture. Finish with a pinch of flaky salt for a sweet-salty pop. Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days; rewarm portions in a 325°F oven or microwave until gooey.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.