Caramel Apple Dump Cake Dessert
Caramel Apple Dump Cake Dessert is a warm, gooey delight that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This easy-to-make treat features tender apples smothered in rich caramel and topped with a buttery cake layer. Ideal for cozy gatherings or last-minute celebrations, this dessert will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and layer them in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the apples.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the apple layer.
- Drizzle melted butter generously over the cake mix.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving with remaining caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg