Caramel Apple Dump Cake

This caramel apple dump cake recipe is the perfect fall dessert. It's made with layers of apple pie filling, fall spices, and caramel candies. It's a sweet and decadent dessert that's delicious as it sounds, and it only takes 5 minutes to make!

The Best Caramel Apple Dump Cake

This caramel apple dump cake recipe has the flavors of classic apple pie with the convenience of an easy dump cake.

It's made with apple pie filling tossed in fresh fall spices with caramel candies and a golden brown crisp topping from the yellow cake mix. The balance of flavors and textures is unlike any other dump cake recipe.

Gah, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! I honestly think this is the best apple cake ever, just in front of my apple bundt cake.

Anyway, this is the perfect dessert to make on a whim when you're craving apple pie or need a quick and easy dessert to bring to a friend's house or holiday party. Serve it with this pumpkin ice cream, and you'll be the talk of the town!

Why This Recipe Works

It's so easy to make. All you have to do is combine the apple pie filling in a bowl, then layer everything in your casserole dish and let it bake in the oven. It's seriously that easy!

6 ingredients. That's right, you'll only need 6 super basic ingredients to make this caramel apple dump cake recipe.

Family favorite. Anyone who loves apple pie will love this recipe. Between the sweet apples, fall spices, crisp topping, and irresistible caramel sauce, everyone will be telling you it's the best apple dump cake they've ever had!

Ingredients

As I just mentioned, the ingredient list for this caramel apple dump cake is super simple.

Check out everything you'll need to make apple dump cake with caramel:

• 20oz. apple pie filling
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ cup Kraft caramels, cut in half
• ½ box yellow cake mix
• ½ cup butter, cut into cubes

If you're looking for more ways to use your boxed cake mix, definitely check out this cake mix banana bread or this peach cobbler with cake mix next. Oh, and if you want some more dump cake recipes, you have to make this pineapple dump cake or strawberry dump cake.

How To Make Caramel Apple Dump Cake

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.

2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the apple pie filling, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir until it's fully combined.

3. Assemble the cake: Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared dish and add caramels on top. Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the apple pie filling, then add the butter cubes on top of the yellow cake mix.

4. Bake and serve: Bake the cake for 45 minutes. When it's done baking, allow it to cool slightly before serving with some vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Swap yellow cake mix for spice cake mix, white cake mix, vanilla cake mix, or any other type of dry cake mix for a different flavor.
• Add a sprinkle of brown sugar over the top of the cake mix before baking for a sweeter flavor.
• Use pumpkin pie spice if you don't have cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Mix the apple pie filling and spices in the baking dish for a one-pan recipe.
• Serve the caramel apple dump cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped cream for the ultimate dessert.

How To Store Caramel Apple Dump Cake

In the fridge: Store leftover apple dump cake in an airtight container or in the baking dish with the lid on and keep it at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want the cake to stay fresher longer, store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Allow the leftover caramel apple dump cake to cool completely, then transfer leftovers to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Put the leftover dump cake back in a casserole dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. You can also microwave a single serving of leftover cake in 15-second intervals until it's fully reheated. Thaw the frozen cake in the fridge overnight or add more reheating time.

FAQS About This Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe

What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake?

The biggest mistake to avoid when making dump cake is mixing the layers. The cake mix is supposed to be sprinkled on top of the filling, then the butter is added on top of the cake mix. If you combine the layers, the top won't get golden brown, and the cake won't have the desired consistency.

Is dump cake supposed to be gooey?

Yes, the filling in dump cake is supposed to set and be slightly gooey, but it should not be runny.

Should apple dump cake be refrigerated?

Apple dump cake should be refrigerated to maximize freshness, but it isn't required. Dump cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.

More Apple Recipes To Try

• Crescent roll apple turnovers
• Fried apple pies
• Apple pancakes
• Crescent roll apple dumplings
• Apple crisp without oats
• Baked apple French toast casserole
• Cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling