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    Soulfully Made » Desserts » Caramel Apple Dump Cake (Bake & Slow Cooker)

    Caramel Apple Dump Cake (Bake & Slow Cooker)

    Nikki Lee Published:October 11, 2017 | Updated: November 19, 2019

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    Caramel Apple Dump Cake is the perfect amount of gooey caramel and scrumptious apple filling covered with a soft  buttery crunch topping.

    Caramel Apple Dump Cake Dish

    This is a recipe that is easy enough to make for a family meal and decadent enough to serve to company! It's completely versatile too! You can omit the caramel if you like and use any type of pie filling. Are you a big nut fan?? Well throw in some pecans, walnuts or slivered almonds on top with the cake mix for a little extra crunch! Divine!!!

    The addition of the caramel says hello there Autumn, let me take a bite!! It's an apple time of year after all. Let's get this celebrations started with this beautiful dessert! Add a simple scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or heck just top this baby with some butter pecan for a little extra yum!! Whatever tickles your fancy and makes that sweet tooth happy will be perfect!

    a serving of this caramel apple dump cake with fresh mint, vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce on a white plate

    What you will need for an Apple Dump Cake

    • Yellow Cake Mix
    • Apple Pie Filling
    • Butter
    • Caramel Topping
    all of the ingredients needed to make this slow cooker caramel apple dump cake recipe

    How to make the best apple dump cake

    • In a 9 x 13 Baking Dish or in oval slow cooker spray with cooking spray. Spoon cans of apple pie filling in bottom of dish.
    • Pour caramel evenly on top of pie filling.
    • Sprinkle cake mix on top.
    • Place thin slices of butter on top of cake mix. You can also melt the butter and pour it on top.
    • Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes or cook in slow cooker on high for 2 hours or low for  4 hours.
    Caramel Apple Dump Cake on a white plate. Topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel topping and garnished with mint leaves.

    Can I make apple dump cake in the slow cooker?

    Yes you absolutely can! It is delicious made in a crock pot!

    • Spray Cooking spray in the bottom of an oval 6 quart slow cooker.
    • Assemble as instructed above.
    • Place lid on slow cooker. I like to place a paper towels or tea towel below the lid to catch extra moisture from dripping down onto cake.
    • Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hour.

    How can I change up the flavors of a dump cake

    Dumps cakes are so easy and delicious. You really can use just about any fruit you like ina dump cake. My personal favorite is apple. I like to top it with chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch, but you can use cherry, peach, or any other fruit pie filling you have.

    a serving of this caramel apple dump cake with fresh mint, vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce on a white plate

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    Caramel Apple Dump Cake Dish

    Caramel Apple Dump Cake

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.85 from 52 votes
    Caramel Apple Dump Cake is the perfect amount of gooey caramel and scrumptious apple filling covered with a soft buttery crunch topping. 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 359 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 yellow cake mix
    • 2 cans apple pie filling, (21 ounce cans)
    • ½ cup caramel sauce or topping
    • 2 sticks butter, melted or sliced

    Instructions
     

    Oven Baked Caramel Apple Dump Cake

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a 9 x 13 Baking Dish.
    • Spoon cans of apple pie filling in bottom of dish
    • Pour caramel evenly on top of pie filling.
    • Sprinkle cake mix on top.
    • Place thinly sliced pats of butter evenly on top of cake mix. You can also melt the butter and drizzle it on top, if desired
    • Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
    • Serve with a scoop of vanilla or your favorite ice cream!

    Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Instructions

    • Spray a 6 quart oval or oblong slow cooker crock.
    • Layer as above instructions indicate.
    • Place lid on slow cooker. If desired, place paper towels or a tea towel underneath the lid not touching the cake top to catch water droplets that may form on lid.
    • Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

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    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    You can cut this recipe to 1 stick of butter if you would like to cut some of the fat in the recipe!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving Calories: 359 kcal Carbohydrates: 52 g Protein: 2 g Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 10 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 501 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 34 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Kaylae says

      November 16, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      How do you store leftovers? In refrigerator or room temp

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        November 18, 2019 at 11:22 am

        I keep it in the refrigerator.

        Reply
    2. sylva says

      November 02, 2019 at 6:32 am

      This sounds like a winner,can't wait to try it, I have white cake mix, gonna use raw cooked soft. Thanks

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        November 03, 2019 at 9:14 am

        You are welcome! I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Sherry says

      October 26, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      My husband is diabetic and I am always looking for recipes that I can fix sugar free. I think that I can make a few changes to this recipe to make it sugar free. Sounds great!!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 27, 2019 at 9:57 am

        That is wonderful Sherry. I do see sugar free apple pie filling and cake mix in the store. I have tried the pie filling and it was good. I have not tried the cake mix yet. But my mom is diabetic so I need to work on making a few things more friendly for her as well!

        Reply
        • Marie smith says

          October 29, 2019 at 3:10 pm

          Looks delicious gonna try

        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          October 30, 2019 at 3:30 am

          Thank you Marie! I hope you enjoy it!

    4. Beverly Bertka says

      October 24, 2019 at 3:35 pm

      Do you like it just as well with only one stick of butter? Sounds like the better amount, to me, but wouldn't want to spoil the deliciousness of it. Just asking.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 27, 2019 at 10:05 am

        I will be honest, I think it is so much better with two! BUT that being said I have made it with 1 and it is good. The only thing that can happen is you may have a few spots of the topping that don't get covered enough with butter. Just slice them really thin so that you have enough to cover the top well. This is something I don't make often and it is a treat.

        Reply
    5. Bill says

      October 23, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Have you ever tried adding some rum to the apple pie filling?
      Just a thought.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 27, 2019 at 10:08 am

        I have not, but now you have me thinking or bourbon would be great too!

        Reply
    6. Sheri says

      September 27, 2019 at 9:00 am

      Could this be doubled up and made in a jelly roll 11×15 pan?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 01, 2019 at 9:09 am

        I have not tried that, I am not sure if the jelly roll sides would be high enough. But you can certainly give it a try. I often make two though for a crowd.

        Reply
      • Carol says

        October 25, 2019 at 12:10 pm

        Can I use Marzetti's Old Fashioned Caramel Dip in place of the caramel sauce?

        Reply
        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          October 27, 2019 at 10:02 am

          I think that would be delicious!

    7. Beth says

      September 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      I have made this several times. I use a spice cake mix rather than the yellow one and add some chopped pecans on top. The spice cake mix really makes it seem like a "fall" recipe!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        September 24, 2019 at 5:55 pm

        A spice cake is wonderful with this and I love pecans in it too. I also have used a butter pecan cake mix as well! Delish too!

        Reply
    8. Bobbe says

      September 21, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, so good!....my family loves Caramel and Apples so this was perfect. Plus, it's fall and apple time. This is a keeper. Tried in slow cooker and amazing.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 01, 2019 at 9:11 am

        Thank you Bobbe! It is the perfect flavor combo for fall!

        Reply
    9. Vickie Branson says

      September 12, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks so much for the instructions on how to make your own pie filling I think it would be even better when I have extra time. I have a gluten allergy so I have a hard time making a dessert i can enjoy when I have all kids and grands over. This is perfect because I can use a gluten free cake mix and since it's a bit more dense a scoop of Homemade Vanilla Blue Bell slightly melted will help fix that issue and I can dig in with everyone! Can't wait to fix this for our next gathering!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        September 12, 2019 at 8:07 pm

        You are so welcome Vickie! I hope that you will enjoy this in a GF option!<3

        Reply
    10. Dan says

      September 12, 2019 at 8:27 am

      How big are the cans ofpie filling?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        September 12, 2019 at 12:54 pm

        The 21 ounce ones.

        Reply
    11. Carl says

      August 27, 2019 at 11:39 pm

      I made this but I used one apple and one peach pie filling. I was a f great hit. I also used the pecons on top.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        August 28, 2019 at 1:11 pm

        I like the mixture of the two! I bet that was delicious! I often add pecans as well, so yummy!

        Reply
    12. Pattie Smith says

      August 26, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Can you use fresh apples. If so, how do you do It? Thanks

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        August 28, 2019 at 1:32 pm

        You could make your own apple pie filling with fresh apples, I don't have that recipe up on the blog yet but I will get that up soon. 4 medium apples, peel core and slice. Melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat, Stir in apples, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp of cinnamon and 3 tablespoons water. Cover and stir occasionally for about 4 to 6 minutes or until apples have softened (but not mushy). In a dish combine 1 tbsp water and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Add into apple mixture and stir until filling has thickened. You can a little more water if the apples happen to produce less juice than desired. You probably would need to double this recipe for the dump cake.

        Reply
    13. Misty says

      November 07, 2018 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Let me just say, I made this for our church Harvest Party and I won 1st place in the desert contest! It’s simple and delicious!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        November 08, 2018 at 10:01 am

        Oh my goodness! This just makes my day! I am so glad everyone enjoyed it! Easy recipes can be so delicious and no one even has to know you didn't work all day on it 😉

        Reply
    14. Audrey says

      October 04, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Made this on Monday morning to take to work. It was a hit!!! Thanks for an easy recipe that is sure to please!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        October 05, 2018 at 12:19 pm

        I am so happy that you loved it! It really is so easy and delicious! Have a wonderful day Audrey <3!

        Reply
    15. Abby says

      November 21, 2017 at 1:41 pm

      Hi,
      I only have the Caramel Apple Pie Filling.... so if I don't use the caramel sauce, what would I replace it with ??
      thanks

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        November 22, 2017 at 7:40 am

        You do not need to replace it with anything. Just use your pie filling and it will be perfect! Thank you for coming by! I hope you love this recipe as much as I do 😉 So easy and remember you can change out the fillings to change up the recipe too! I love apple the best though! - Nikki

        Reply
        • Abby says

          November 22, 2017 at 10:17 am

          Thank you so much for the help.... I just can't wait to taste this !!
          Have a wonderful holiday !!

    16. laura says

      November 03, 2017 at 2:41 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE a dump cake! I've never made one with apples though but I'm going to make this one! Pinned it--thanks for linking up!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        November 03, 2017 at 9:30 am

        Thank you Laura! I hope you enjoy this one! It's extra decadent. I am so glad you stopped by. Please come back and let me know how it turns out for you!

        Reply
    17. Julie Pollitt says

      October 27, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      I am ready for some now! Looks great!

      Reply
    18. Susan @ Culinary Envy says

      October 17, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      YUM! That is the perfect Fall dessert! Pinned.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        October 17, 2017 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you Susan! It's such an easy one to put together too! I am so glad you stopped by! I hope you come back soon!

        Reply
    19. Julia Jordan says

      October 15, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      Looking at this cake makes me happy! I can't wait to try the recipe.

      Reply
    20. Joanne says

      October 14, 2017 at 10:05 am

      Looks delicious. I used to make a dump cake with cherry pie filling and crushed pineapple with toasted coconut. It was a hit at parties.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        October 14, 2017 at 11:12 am

        Thank you Joanne! I love a dump cake because you can change it up and create something new! Cherry and pineapple sound divine! Oh that toasted coconut takes it over the top! Yum! I can't wait to try that!!

        Reply
        • Vickie Turner says

          May 16, 2020 at 4:59 pm

          Is it better cooked in the slow cooker or oven

        • Nikki says

          May 17, 2020 at 8:36 am

          They are both delicious! My favorite is the oven, but really both are so good!

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