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Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe

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This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a deliciously easy dessert that combines sweet apple pie filling with warm spices and rich caramel, all topped with buttery cake mix baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy family gathering or an effortless treat, this dump cake requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 (20 ounce) cans apple pie filling
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups Kraft caramels, unwrapped and each cut in half
  • 15.25 ounce yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup butter, cut into ¼ inch thick pats

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cake doesn't stick and set it aside.
  2. Prepare Apple Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the apple pie filling, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg thoroughly. Pour this spiced apple mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish and smooth out the surface.
  3. Add Caramels: Evenly arrange the halved Kraft caramels over the top of the apple filling layer, making sure to cover it well for a rich caramel flavor in every bite.
  4. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the layer of caramels to create the cake topping.
  5. Distribute Butter Pats: Place the cut pats of butter evenly over the top of the entire dessert. The butter will melt as it bakes, creating a moist and golden crust.
  6. Bake: Bake the dessert at 350°F for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are bubbling, indicating that it is fully cooked.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving so it can set and be easier to slice and enjoy.

Notes

  • You can serve the cake with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
  • Ensure the butter pats are evenly spaced so the cake cooks uniformly.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the caramels in half carefully to avoid sticking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat slices gently in the microwave before serving if desired.

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