Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Make this easy caramel apple dump cake with cake mix, caramel bits, and apple pie filling. Just 5 ingredients and 45 minutes to get a fall dessert with a gooey center & buttery topping.
Ingredients
- 42 oz apple pie filling
- 11 oz caramel bits
- 15.25 oz spice cake mix
- 2 sticks cold butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in a greased 9x13" glass baking dish.
- Top the filling with caramel bits.
- Next, sprinkle the dry cake mix over the apples and caramel—no need to stir!
- Cut butter into ¼" slices and place them evenly over the cake mix. Again, no mixing!
- Finish by sprinkling pecans on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- Use spice cake mix for best flavor; if unavailable, substitute yellow cake mix + 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
- Fresh apples work, too: peel and slice 4–5 cups apples, then toss with 2 tablespoon sugar + 1 tablespoon flour before layering.
- Cover the dry cake mix evenly with butter slices to avoid dry patches. If spots remain near the end of baking, drizzle on a little melted butter.
- Baking times may vary by pan: glass pans often need the full 40 minutes; metal pans may finish a bit sooner.
- For a nut-free option, skip the pecans or replace with crushed graham crackers for crunch.
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream; add a caramel drizzle for extra richness.
- Store covered in the fridge up to 3–4 days. Reheat single servings in the microwave for 30–40 seconds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
