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Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe

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This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a simple, comforting dessert combining sweet apple pie filling, warm spices, chewy caramel bits, and a buttery yellow cake topping. With minimal prep and baking all in one pan, it’s a perfect fall treat served warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Fruit & Spice

  • 2 20-ounce cans apple pie filling
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Caramel

  • ½ 10.8 ounce bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, cut in half (or similar sized caramels)

Dry Mix & Butter

  • 1 box super moist butter yellow cake mix
  • ¾ cup salted butter (1½ sticks), cut into 15 squares

Optional

  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Apple Filling and Spices: Dump both cans of apple pie filling into the baking dish. Sprinkle allspice and cinnamon over the apples, then gently stir to evenly distribute the spices. Smooth the mixture out with a spatula.
  3. Add Caramel Pieces: Cut half of the bag of caramels into halves and sprinkle them evenly over the apple mixture. This will add a rich, chewy caramel flavor throughout.
  4. Top with Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the apple and caramel layer. Use a spatula to smooth the surface gently.
  5. Distribute Butter Squares: Place the cold butter squares evenly on top of the dry cake mix. This helps to create a golden, buttery crust as it bakes.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
  7. Check for Doneness: The cake is done when the edges are bubbling with filling and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Using cold butter helps create a better topping texture.
  • Rotation of the pan ensures even baking and browning.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.
  • You can substitute caramel brands if needed, but chewy caramels work best for this recipe.
  • This dump cake requires no mixing bowl, making cleanup easy.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/caramel-apple-dump-cake-recipe/