Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe (2024)

Caramel apple dump cake has just 4 simple ingredients for a super easy dessert any night of the week. Delicious caramel and apples melt in your mouth for the best Caramel Apple Dump Cake recipe.

This recipe is super easy but the results are fantastic. Each bite of Caramel apple dump cake tastes so decadent, and the caramel just really adds to it!It is such an Easy Dump Cake Recipe.

The flavor is similar to Caramel Apple Cobbler and Caramel Apple Cupcakes but in an easy to make dump cake. Another apple treat we love is Apple Dumpling Recipe.

What is a Dump Cake?

Dump Cakes are the best cakes to make. You dump everything into a baking dish. No separate mixing bowl to mix dry and wet ingredients is needed.

Some cakes are topped with fruit, others are topped with butter. I love that you layer the 4 ingredients and it comes out to an amazing dessert without a lot of work.

If you love apple desserts, try Apple Pie Cupcakes and Apple Bundt Cake.

Ingredients

• Yellow Box Cake Mix
• Apple Pie Filling
• Caramel Sauce or topping
• Unsalted Butter

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Variation Ideas

• Different Cake Mix – Use White cake mix or Spice Cake Mix instead of yellow.
• Switch the Pie Filling – Try a different pie filling. Blueberry, peach, or Strawberry would be a great alternative to apple.
• Bake with Nuts – Adding about a tablespoon of chopped nuts is always a family favorite.

How to make caramel apple dump cake

• Step 1. Prepare oven for Baking – Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Add your Apple Pie Filling to the bottom of the baking dish. Spread evenly in the pan.

Step 3. Pour caramel evenly on top of apple mixture. This is my favorite part. That layer of caramel sauce really makes this cake even more yummy.

Step 4. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top.

Step 5. Place thinly sliced pats of butter on top of cake mix evenly. You can also drizzle melted butter on top if you prefer.

Step 6. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown.

Step 7. Serve and top with ice cream and more caramel if desired.

Topping ideas

This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is delicious by itself, but I do like to top it with some of these toppings.

• Scoop of Vanilla ice cream
• Try different ice cream flavors. Butter Pecan is delicious!
• Whipped cream
• Drizzle Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe on top. This is my favorite part.
• Top with chopped pecans. Pecans or walnuts are great.
• Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon when serving. It looks so pretty.

FAQs

Pro Tips

• Casserole Dish – This recipe is perfect in a9×13 casserole dish.
• Share with a Friend – It is the perfect cake to take to a neighbor or friend.I use thedisposable pans if I make the cake to take somewhere. So they don’t have to worry about returning the dish.Plus, it helps with clean up on those busy nights.
• Crowd Pleaser – This dish is also perfect to take to potluck dinners or to someone recovering from surgery or with a new baby.

Try these other easy dump cake recipes

• Chocolate dump cake recipe
• Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
• Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake
• Peach Dump Cake

More Apple Desserts to make

• Southern Fried Apples Recipe
• Air Fryer Apples Recipe
• Baked Apple Cider Donuts Recipe
• The Best Apple Crisp Recipe

I am so excited for you to try this dessert recipe. Please come back and leave a comment once you make it.