Description
The ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, this dump cake combines gooey apple pie filling, rich caramel sauce, and a spiced cake topping in one simple pan. It is a reliable, fast, and easy recipe that provides a warm, autumnal flavor profile perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings without the need for hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1 (15.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 cup salted butter, melted
1 cup chopped walnuts
Cooking spray as needed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly with cooking spray.
Spread both cans of apple pie filling in an even layer across the bottom of the pan.
Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the apple filling.
Sprinkle the dry spice cake mix over the apples until the surface is covered.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the top.
Bake for 55 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Notes
Ensure you do not stir the ingredients; the layering method is what creates the unique texture of a dump cake. You can substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg