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Ultimate 4-Ingredient Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Close-up of a gooey caramel apple dump cake slice with a crumb topping and caramel drizzle.

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Make this easy caramel apple dump cake using only four pantry ingredients. It is a warm, gooey autumn comfort dessert perfect for potlucks or weeknight treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup caramel bits or chips
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the entire can of apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Do not drain the filling.
  3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix directly over the apple layer, covering it completely.
  4. Scatter the caramel bits evenly over the layer of dry cake mix.
  5. Slowly pour the melted butter over the top layer, aiming to cover as much of the cake mix as possible. You do not need to stir the layers.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
  7. Let the dump cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, layer the ingredients as directed in a greased 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • If you do not have caramel bits, you can use 1/2 cup of caramel sauce drizzled over the cake mix before adding the butter.
  • This recipe is a great alternative to complex baking projects, similar to the simplicity you find with some meal planning services.

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