Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake is an easy and comforting dessert perfect for fall or any cozy occasion. Layers of sweet apple pie filling and rich caramel sauce are topped with a crumbly yellow cake mix mixture, all cooked slowly in a crockpot. The result is a warm, gooey, and delicious apple dessert that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can apple pie filling (about 21 oz)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Layer Apple Pie Filling: Spread the entire can of apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the crockpot to create the base layer.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Drizzle half of the caramel sauce evenly over the apple pie filling for added sweetness and rich flavor.
- Mix Cake Topping: In a bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with the melted butter and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly combined.
- Top with Cake Mixture: Sprinkle the crumbly cake mix mixture evenly over the apple and caramel layers in the crockpot.
- Drizzle Remaining Caramel: Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top of the cake mix layer for extra gooeyness.
- Add Cinnamon: Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the top layer for a warm, spiced flavor.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours, or until the cake is set and cooked through.
- Serve: Once finished, serve the caramel apple dump cake warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Make sure the crockpot is well sprayed to avoid sticking.
- Cooking on low heat is essential for even cooking and to avoid burning the dessert.
- Leave the lid on during cooking to retain moisture and heat.
- For a richer taste, use homemade caramel sauce if desired.
- The dessert is best served warm, but leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Adding nuts like chopped pecans on top before cooking can add a nice crunch.
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