Apple Caramel Dump Cake

This wildly delicious Apple Caramel Dump Cake, made with ribbons of gooey caramel and a rich buttery crumble topping, is one of the EASIEST desserts you’ll ever make! Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes prep, and it’s oven ready!

Then… enjoy even more apple bliss when you also make this heavenly Cinnamon Apple Angel Food Dump Cake!

Apple Caramel Dump Cake

Jam-packing your dump cake with heavenly bits of apple AND sweet caramel galore… now that’s the way to add the ‘YUM’ to your dessert!

And believe me, it’s a totally dump-tastic temptation! Especially considering just how crazy easy it is to prepare.

Kylie writes: “Made this for my husband's birthday. Was a huge hit! Delicious!”

Trust me, making your dessert using canned apple pie filling and a box of cake mix…

This is the brilliant baking shortcut you’ve been looking for!

So go ahead and leave your sleeves rolled down. Because this dump cake takes so little effort, your prep will be done almost before you begin!

Bite after irresistible bite, it’s so hard to stop eating.

So rich, so sweet… and so outrageously tempting!

And with so many swell ribbons of gooey caramel to tease and please every last taste bud, this dump cake is just daring you to take another bite!

I know, I know…

It feels kind of weird being so blatantly tempted by a dump cake. But here we are. 🙂

So go grab your 9×13 casserole dish, because this recipe for apple caramel dump cake is about to dazzle you with its wildly delicious autumnal flavors!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

Related: The Best Caramel Apple Pie!!

Why Do They Call It A Dump Cake?

The reason why this caramel apple cake mix dessert is referred to as a dump cake, is because the different ingredients are dumped into the baking dish, in different layers.

First, you’ll dump in the apple pie filling, then the caramel, and finally a crumbly mixture of cake mix and butter for your topping.

YUM!

Caramel Apple Dump Cake Ingredients

It takes just 4 easy ingredients to make this whole family pleasing apple caramel crumble.

Get baking in minutes after you grab these items from your local grocery store…

• Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix
• Apple Pie Filling – Homemade Apple Pie Filling can be substituted
• Butter
• Caramel Syrup – Homemade Caramel Sauce can be substituted

You’ll also need a 9×13 baking dish to get the job done.

Trust me… making this 4 ingredient dessert is going to be so easy!

How Do You Keep Crumble Topping From Getting Soggy?

The secret is the butter.

The butter will help your cake mix become crisp and to also brown in color.

We already knew that butter was magical, but butter is also the secret to making your crumble absolutely heavenly!

How To Make Apple Caramel Dump Cake

So you won’t believe how easy this delicious caramel apple cobbler cake recipe is to make!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Spray the inside of your 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Evenly spread out the apple pie filling in the bottom of your baking dish.

3. Drizzle the caramel over the apple pie filling.

4. Combine the cake mix with butter to make a buttery crumble topping, and sprinkle it over the apple pie filling and caramel drizzle.

5. Then bake as directed.

Then just sit back, relax, and enjoy the compliments!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

How Do You Know When Crumble Is Ready?

So how do you know if your apple caramel dump cake is done?

Once your dump cake is done baking, the crumble topping will appear browned.

Also, the lower layer of apple and caramel should be starting to bubble up through the sides of your crumble cake mix and butter topping.

How to Serve Apple Caramel Dump Cake

This easy caramel apple dump cake can be served straight from your 9×13 baking dish!

Simply spoon out portions into small bowls, and top with whip cream or a side of vanilla ice cream.

YUM!

Apple Dump Cake Variations

Want to change things up a bit?  Go for it!

Here are a few of my favorite tasty apple dump cake variations…

• Apple Spice Dump Cake (made without caramel)
• Apple Pecan Dump Cake (made with pecans)
• Cranberry Apple Dump Cake (made with both apple pie filling and cranberries)
• Cinnamon Apple Angel Food Dump Cake (made with angel food)
• Or make this dump cake using Homemade Apple Pie Filling and Homemade Caramel Sauce.

Apple Caramel Dump Cake Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Apple Caramel Dump Cake Recipe…

Heather writes: “This was absolutely delicious! Definitely will make this again.”

Linda writes: “This dump cake was the best! My husband loved it!”

Joyce writes: “Loved the cake! Very easy to make and taste good. Everyone loved it and no leftovers!”

Cathy writes: “We make this all the time! Quick, easy, and a crowd favorite.”

Robin writes: “Made it for work and everyone loved it”

Kylie writes: “Made this for my husband’s birthday. Was a huge hit! Delicious!”

Kim writes: “This was yummy!!!! Very easy to make.”

Andrea writes: “I did make this but the dessert was gone so fast I didn’t get a picture!! Definitely making this again!!!”

Rae writes: “One of my favorite dessert recipes!! So easy to make”

Sandy writes: “I made the Apple Caramel dump cake for the first time for the Fourth of July and everyone loved it. With just four ingredients it’s easy to make. Delicious!”

Tonia writes: “I add cinnamon and sugar all over the top of mine. It’s so delicious”

Shirley writes: “I made this and added crushed pecans with dried cranberries. Also sprinkled a little cinnamon sugar and crushed pecans on top of the crumble. It was delicious!”

Kelly writes: “I have celiac disease and have made with yellow and white Gluten-Free cake mix.”

Troye writes: “I used a gluten free cake mix and did make it in my Pampered Chef Rockcrok and kept it warm in my PC Rockcrok Slow Cooker Stand. It was a complete hit! No one would have guessed it was gluten free and my friend with celiac was able to enjoy a nice dessert!”

Ashley writes: “It turned out so good. The ice cream and whip cream definitely made it pop together!”

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