Description
Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that transforms classic apple pie flavors into an easy-to-make cake. With layers of apple pie filling, chewy caramel, and buttery cake mix, this dump cake bakes up into a warm, comforting treat that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Apple Filling:
- 2 20-ounce cans apple pie filling
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Caramel Layer:
- ½ of a 10.8 ounce bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, cut in half
Cake Layer:
- 1 box super moist butter yellow cake mix
- ¾ cup salted butter, cut into 15 squares
Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Layer Apple Filling: Spread both cans of apple pie filling in the baking dish. Sprinkle allspice and cinnamon over the apples, then stir to combine.
- Add Caramel: Place the halved caramels over the apple layer.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the caramel layer.
- Add Butter: Place butter squares on top of the cake mix.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- Serve: The cake is ready when the edges are bubbling, and the top is golden brown. Serve warm with optional vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 261 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 348mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
