Apple Dump Cake

Simply Savored

Warm, gooey, and irresistibly cozy — this Apple Caramel Dump Cake is the ultimate fall dessert. Juicy spiced apples, soft pockets of melted caramel, and a buttery golden cake topping come together with almost zero effort. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or when you need a quick crowd-pleasing sweet treat.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings: 12

Calories: 430

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 20-ounce cans apple pie filling
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ 10.8-ounce bag Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels, cut in half
1 box super moist butter yellow cake mix
¾ cup salted butter 1½ sticks, cut into 15 squares
Vanilla ice cream for serving optional

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread apple pie filling in the dish. Sprinkle with allspice and cinnamon; stir to combine.
Cut caramels in half and scatter them over the apples.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top and smooth gently.
Add butter squares evenly across the surface.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, rotating halfway through, until bubbly on the edges and golden on top.
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Notes

Shortcut-friendly: This is a true dump cake — no mixing bowls needed.
Add crunch: Top with toasted pecans or walnuts after baking.
More caramel: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the finished cake.
Storage: Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge; warm before serving.