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Caramel apple dump cake offers a cozy, spiced aroma with gooey, buttery layers that are simple to enjoy and share.
Warm and inviting, this caramel apple dump cake combines the comforting aroma of spiced apples with the sweet allure of caramel. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with scents reminiscent of autumn festivals and cozy gatherings. The apple pie filling, dusted with cinnamon and allspice, delivers a fragrant, warm-hearted base that’s both familiar and delightful.
The cake’s buttery topping has a satisfying crunch, contrasting the gooey, caramel-laden apples beneath. Cold butter slices melt into the cake mix, creating rich pockets of buttery goodness—make sure to distribute them evenly for the best texture. Halved chewy caramels add a layer of sweetness that perfectly complements the tender apples.
Served warm, each bite invites decadence without fuss. Topped with cold vanilla ice cream, the heat of the cake gently melts the ice cream, creating a creamy, smooth finish. It’s a dessert for sharing with those you love, offering everyone a comforting spoonful of nostalgia and cheer.
Ingredients
- 2 (20-ounce) cans apple pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 (10.8-ounce) bag chewy caramel candies halved
- 1 (13.25-15.25-ounce) box super moist butter yellow cake mix
- 1 1/2 sticks salted butter cold and cut into 15 slices
- vanilla ice cream optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In the prepared baking dish, add the apple pie filling, the allspice, and the cinnamon and stir to combine. Spread the apple pie filling mixture out evenly.
- Sprinkle the caramel halves over the apple pie filling mixture.
- Add the cake mix to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Evenly add the cold butter slices on top of the dry cake mix.
- Bake, rotating the baking dish halfway through, until the cake layer is cooked through and golden-brown, and the filling is bubbly, about 45 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with the ice cream.
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