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Warm Caramel Apple Dump Cake with a Buttery Crust

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This warm caramel apple dump cake with a buttery crust is the ultimate effortless comfort dessert. Featuring gooey spiced apples, sweet caramel, and a crisp golden cake topping, it delivers all the flavors of apple pie with minimal effort—perfect for cozy fall nights.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  3. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. Pour the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit—do not stir.
  5. Place thin pats of butter evenly across the top of the cake mix. Sprinkle nuts on top if using.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • Swap apple pie filling with peach or cherry for different flavors.
  • Use spice cake mix instead of yellow for added fall flavor.
  • Try salted caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt for a richer taste.
  • Add a splash of bourbon to the apple filling for an adult twist.
  • Ensure butter covers the cake mix evenly to prevent dry patches.

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