Caramel Apple Dump Cake
This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is an incredibly simple and delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall, with warm caramel-drizzled apples under a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling (20 oz each) Approximately 5 cups of homemade filling can be used.
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Brings warmth and a familiar fragrance.
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) Adds depth to the flavor.
- 1.5 cups caramel squares, sliced in half Provides pockets of sweetness.
- 1 box yellow cake mix (13.25 oz) Binds everything together.
- 0.75 cup melted butter Aids in achieving a crispy topping.
- Salted caramel sauce For drizzling on top.
- Vanilla ice cream For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Pour the apple pie filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg (if using) evenly over the apple pie filling.
- Scatter the halved caramel squares evenly on top of the apple pie filling.
- Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the caramel and apple layers.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix layer.
- Bake for approximately 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. For a homemade touch, use fresh apples to make your pie filling. Experiment with flavored cake mixes for a rich taste.