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Close-up of caramel apple dump cake topped with whipped cream and drizzled caramel sauce on a plate.

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert. Sweet apple pie filling, gooey caramel, and a buttery cake topping make this treat unforgettable—and all you need are a few pantry staples!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans apple pie filling 21 oz each
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz box
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Optional Toppings
  • vanilla ice cream for serving
  • extra caramel drizzle for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread both cans of apple pie filling evenly in the baking dish.
  3. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple filling.
  4. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top.
  5. Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream and a drizzle of caramel if desired.

Notes

This recipe is highly adaptable—try it with peach or cherry pie filling instead of apple for a twist. You can also add chopped pecans or oats to the topping for extra texture.