Caramel Apple Dump Cake
This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is an incredibly easy and delicious dessert, perfect for any occasion. With minimal effort, you can create a warm, gooey, and satisfying treat that everyone will love.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- microwave-safe bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
- 1 bag (11 ounces), unwrapped caramels
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (optional) chopped pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread both cans of apple pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Caramel Sauce
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unwrapped caramels and water. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the caramels are melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted caramel sauce evenly over the apple pie filling in the baking dish.
Assembly and Baking
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the caramel and apple layers.
- Pour the melted butter slowly and evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the dry mix is covered.
- If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Serving
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. This dump cake is delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple pie filling. If you don't have a microwave, you can melt the caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.