Description
Sweet autumn magic comes alive with caramel apple dump cake, perfectly blending classic comfort and effortless dessert charm. Buttery crumbles and warm spices invite home bakers to savor simple seasonal bliss without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (21 ounces or 595 grams each) apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow or spice cake mix
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Flavor Enhancers and Toppings:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts
Serving Suggestions:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating it with a light layer of cooking spray and setting the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Create a rich foundation by distributing apple pie filling uniformly across the baking dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom surface.
- Enhance the filling’s flavor profile by gently sprinkling ground cinnamon and generously drizzling caramel sauce over the apple layer.
- Carefully cascade the dry cake mix across the apple mixture, maintaining an even distribution without disturbing the underlying layers.
- Transform the dessert’s texture by methodically pouring melted butter over the entire surface, maximizing coverage of the dry cake mix.
- Introduce additional depth and crunch by scattering chopped pecans or walnuts across the buttered layer if desired.
- Position the baking dish in the preheated oven and allow the dessert to bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown, bubbling top that signals perfect caramelization.
- Remove from the oven and permit the dump cake to rest briefly, allowing the layers to settle and flavors to meld.
- Serve while warm, accompanied by a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream to elevate the indulgent experience.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free options to accommodate dietary restrictions and make this dessert accessible for everyone with gluten sensitivities.
- Add extra texture by toasting nuts before sprinkling them on top, which intensifies their nutty flavor and provides a delightful crunch.
- Experiment with different pie filling variations like pear or peach to create unique flavor combinations and keep the recipe exciting.
- Reduce sugar content by using less caramel sauce or choosing a sugar-free caramel alternative for a lighter version of this indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 17 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg