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Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Caramel apple dump cake layers apple pie filling and caramel beneath a buttery yellow cake topping. It bakes until deep golden brown with bubbling filling around the edges.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dish
  • cooking spray
For the apple layer
  • 2 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
  • 0.5 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
For the topping
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prepare the dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Layer the apples
  1. Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the dish.
  2. Drizzle the caramel topping over the apple pie filling.
  3. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the apple layer.
  4. Gently stir to distribute the caramel and cinnamon.
Add the topping and bake
  1. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the apple layer without stirring.
  2. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
  3. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until the top is deep golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
  4. Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the most even topping, drizzle the melted butter over as much of the dry cake mix as possible. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezing is suitable. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free butter and caramel topping and check that the cake mix is dairy-free.