This amazing Apple Dump cake is going to be your Fall go-to dessert! It’s packed with apple flavor with the addition of a caramel drizzle. You will love how easy this dessert is to make! It would make the perfect Thanksgiving dessert, or just a nice treat for friends and family after dinner.
I’m such a fan of dump cakes, and this Apple Dump Cake is what got me hooked on them. If you’re not in love with this type of recipe then I’m here to convert you!
Apple Dump Cake Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling (21 ounces each)
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into thin slices
- ⅓ cup caramel topping (I used Hershey’s)
I’ll admit it. I used to think that using cake mix was some kind sin. Some sort of short-cut that only those people used. Who are those people? Busy people that like dessert–people like me and you!
How to make Apple Dump Cake
- Heat oven to 350. Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dump the apple pie filling in the pan and spread it out to the edges.
- Top the apple filling with the packaged cake mix, spreading it to the edges as evenly as possible.
- Place the thinly sliced butter all over the cake mix, spacing out evenly.
- Finish by drizzling the caramel topping over the cake.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for about 15 minutes.
Recipe Variations
- Substitute one can of apple pie filling with another type of pie filling.
- Top with nuts such as peanuts, pecans, walnuts or candied pecans.
- Mix in dried fruit like golden raisins or dried cranberries.
Apple Dump Cake
This amazing Apple Dump cake is going to be your Fall go-to dessert! It’s packed with apple flavor with the addition of a caramel drizzle. You will love how easy Apple Dump Cake is to make! It would make the perfect Thanksgiving dessert, or just a nice treat for friends and family after dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling (21 ounces each)
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into thin slices
- ⅓ cup caramel topping (I used Hershey’s)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350. Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dump the apple pie filling in the pan and spread it out to the edges.
- Top the apple filling with the packaged cake mix, spreading it to the edges as evenly as possible.
- Place the thinly sliced butter all over the cake mix, spacing out evenly.
- Finish by drizzling the caramel topping over the cake.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for about 15 minutes.
- Top with ice cream if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for several days.
Notes
It may be tempting to add more caramel topping, but I found that 1/3 cup does the trick. You can always add more after it bakes.
Nutritional information is an estimate and doesn’t include ice cream.
Keywords: apples desserts, Holiday desserts, apple dump cake
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How does this taste? Is it good?
Maria-my family thinks it tastes great and they are always asking me to make it for them! I like it warm with vanilla ice cream, like it is pictured. It is rather sweet, so a small portion goes a long way! Will you give it a try and let me know what you think?
This was a great recipe, but there were some places where the cake was too hard, so it was hard to cut. Overall, I loved this cake.
★★★
Maria-I’m so glad you loved this cake and recipe! So sorry that some places were too hard to cut, though. I hope you will make it again and perhaps lowering the temperature to 325 degrees F will keep the top from over baking. Thank you so much for leaving your comment!