Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Warm, gooey, and full of flavor, this Caramel Apple Dump Cake is the perfect way to celebrate the season! 🍂🍰
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the cake mix mixture over the apple pie filling layer.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cake mix layer.
- Top with chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Popular questions:
- Can I use homemade apple pie filling instead of canned?
Yes, you can use homemade apple pie filling if you prefer. Just make sure it’s thick enough to hold up in the cake. - Is there a substitute for caramel sauce?
If you don’t have caramel sauce, you can use dulce de leche or butterscotch sauce instead. - Can I use a different type of nuts?
Yes, you can use chopped almonds, hazelnuts, or even pecans in place of walnuts.
Helpful tips:
- For added flavor, sprinkle some extra cinnamon or nutmeg over the top before baking.
- You can add a sprinkle of sea salt over the caramel layer for a sweet and salty contrast.
- If you don’t have yellow cake mix, you can use white or spice cake mix instead.
Expert Secrets:
- Make sure to evenly distribute the cake mix topping to ensure a crunchy and delicious texture.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving, as the caramel and apple filling will be extremely hot.
- For a twist, try serving the dump cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of additional caramel sauce.