Description
This Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert made with layers of apple pie filling, moist butter cake, and melty butterscotch chips. Topped with a caramel-like finish and optional apple slices, it’s the perfect fall-inspired treat that’s easy to make with cake mix. Keywords: caramel apple dump cake, easy apple dessert, fall dump cake, apple butter cake, butterscotch apple cake, dump cake with pie filling.
Ingredients
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1 large can apple pie filling
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1 box butter cake mix
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2 eggs
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5 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/3 cup milk
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1 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup butterscotch chips
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Coarse salt, to taste
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Optional: thin apple slices for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
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Spread apple pie filling evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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Pour the cake batter over the apples and smooth the surface.
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Sprinkle the butterscotch chips evenly on top.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool slightly, then sprinkle with coarse salt and garnish with thin apple slices if desired.
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Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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For extra caramel flavor, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
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Swap in spice cake mix for a more autumnal twist.
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Best served warm, but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
