Decadent Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe combines tart apples, caramel, and cake mix for a cozy dessert experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Apple Layer

4 medium Fresh Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
1 can Canned Apple Pie Filling Optional

For the Cake Mixture

1 cup Granulated Sugar To sweeten apples
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice For freshness
1 cup Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought
1 box Yellow Cake Mix Foundation of the cake
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Optional

For Serving

1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream Optional
1 scoop Whipped Cream Optional

Equipment

9×13-inch baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and set aside a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Prepare the apple layer by peeling, coring, and slicing fresh apples, or mixing canned apple pie filling.
Layer the prepared apples evenly in the baking dish.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple layer.
Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the caramel-coated apples.
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped nuts over the butter.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.

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