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Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe

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This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is an easy and delicious dessert combining sweet apple pie filling, warm spices, chewy caramel candies, and a buttery yellow cake mix baked to golden perfection. Perfectly warm and gooey, it’s a delightful treat served best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Filling

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

Caramel Topping

  • ½ 10.8 ounce bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, cut in half

Cake

  • 1 box super moist butter yellow cake mix
  • ¾ cup salted butter (1 ½ sticks), cut into 15 squares

Optional

  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Filling and Spices: Empty both cans of apple pie filling into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the allspice and cinnamon evenly over the apples, then gently stir to combine the spices with the filling. Smooth the mixture out evenly with a spatula.
  3. Add Caramels: Cut half the bag of caramel candies in half to make smaller pieces. Sprinkle these caramel pieces evenly over the spiced apple filling.
  4. Top with Cake Mix: Evenly cover the filling and caramel layer with the dry butter yellow cake mix. Smooth the surface gently with a spatula to create an even layer.
  5. Add Butter Pieces: Distribute the cold butter squares evenly on top of the cake mix. This will melt and create a rich, buttery topping during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Halfway through baking, rotate the pan for even cooking.
  7. Check Doneness and Serve: The dump cake is done when the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

Notes

  • Cutting the caramels in half helps them melt evenly and distribute sweetness throughout the cake.
  • Be sure to rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
  • Use cold butter pieces to create a flaky, crispy topping as it melts.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix.

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