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Homemade caramel apple dump cake topped with whipped cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, and dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

A cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that comes together with just a few pantry staples—yellow Caramel Apple Dump Cake mix, apple pie filling, and butter. Tastes like homemade apple pie with a buttery.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish (Greased)
  • Can opener (For pie filling)
  • Sharp knife (For slicing butter)
  • Oven mitts (For safety)
  • Measuring cup (Optional (for add-ins))

Ingredients

  • 1 box Yellow cake mix - Dry, not prepared
  • 1 can Apple pie filling - (approx. 21 oz)
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Thinly sliced, room temperature
  • Optional toppings - Caramel sauce, cinnamon, pecans, etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Dump apple pie filling into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the filling. Do not stir.
  • Place thin slices of butter evenly across the top of the cake mix.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 130g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.9mg