Description
This caramel apple dump cake combines tender spiced apples with gooey caramel and a buttery cake topping. A sprinkle of pecans adds crunch, making it taste like apple crisp meets cobbler with an extra caramel kick. Perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving, or any time you crave a warm, comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
🛒 Ingredients:
2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra spice)
Optional topping: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Apples & Caramel: Spread apple pie filling evenly in the baking dish. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top. Do not stir.
- Top with Butter & Pecans: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and cinnamon (if using).
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
- Serve: Let cool 15–20 minutes before serving. Top with ice cream and an extra drizzle of caramel for a bakery-style finish.
Notes
- Extra Caramel: Add caramel bits on top before baking for gooier pockets of caramel.
- Spiced Version: Use a spice cake mix instead of yellow for a warm fall flavor.
- Nut-Free Option: Skip pecans if preferred—still delicious!
- Storage: Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American