This Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe Puts a Baked Spin on the Candy Treat: Oven-Ready in 10 Minutes
You'll want to serve up this caramel apple dump cake at your next seasonal gathering
The rich butterscotch flavor from a caramel apple is so good that it’s worth incorporating into other treats, including cake. Caramel apple dump cake merges the best of both worlds with a gooey fruit filling and a crumbly cake topping. It’s a comforting treat just as cobbler or crumble is, however, it’s much easier to put together. (Spoiler: You’re actually dumping all of the ingredients in the baking pan—that’s all.) Keep reading for tips on preparing caramel apple dump cake so you can bake and take it to a gathering or enjoy it right at home!
What is caramel apple dump cake?
This dump cake consists of a caramel apple filling and a yellow cake topping. It’s sweet and buttery, so it’s great to enjoy on its own or with a scoop of ice cream.
What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake?
Making dump cake involves adding the ingredients, including box cake mix and butter, to your baking pan without stirring them together. This may sound odd but it allows for separate layers of fruit and cake to form instead of resulting in a mushy dessert. So, while it’s tempting to stir the mixture, stick to layering the ingredients into the pan according to your recipe’s instructions for best results. (Our story on cherry pineapple dump cake reveals how dump cakes came out.)
Simple ingredient shortcut for the caramel apple filling
Using apple pie filling for this cake saves you time peeling and chopping the fruit. This canned pie filling also comes sweetened so you don’t have to add any additional sugar. However, warming spices like cinnamon and even caramel candies can be included so the dump cake mirrors the flavors of caramel apple.
How to make caramel apple dump cake
Stephanie Keeping, blogger and owner at Spaceships and Laser Beams, shares caramel apple dump cake recipe on her YouTube channel. In a surprising twist, this recipe uses salted butter instead of the unsalted variety. Salt enhances the flavors of other ingredients in baked goods, so it’s not too out of the ordinary. Also, it complements the caramel candies as a nod to salted caramel treats. This dessert preps from start to finish in well under an hour and is guaranteed dessert favorite.
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 (20 oz.) cans apple pie filling
- ¼ tsp. allspice
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ of a 10.8 oz bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, cut in half
- 1 (13.25-oz.) box super moist butter yellow cake mix, such as Betty Crocker
- 1½ sticks (¾ cup) salted butter, cut into 15 squares
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Nonstick cooking spray
Directions:
- Active: 10 mins
- Total time: 55 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-by-13 baking dish with cooking spray
- Dump both cans of apple pie filling into baking dish. Sprinkle allspice and cinnamon over apples. Stir to mix. Smooth with spatula.
- Cut ½ of the bag of caramels in half. Sprinkle them over top of apples. Top with dry cake mix. Smooth with spatula. Evenly add cold butter pieces to top of cake.
- Place in oven and let bake uncovered 45 minutes. Rotate pan halfway through cooking.
- Cake is done when the sides are bubbling and it’s golden brown on top. Remove from oven and serve warm with ice cream. Enjoy!
Is dump cake good the next day?
This caramel apple dump cake is just as tasty even the next day. Keep it stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Warm it up or enjoy it chilled—your sweet tooth will thank you either way!
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