Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake
A warm, gooey dessert with spiced apples, caramel, and buttery cake topping, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Pour the apple pie filling into the bottom of the crockpot and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the apple filling.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the apple mixture, ensuring it’s distributed evenly.
- Sprinkle the cake mix directly over the apples and caramel. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the buttered cake mix for added crunch (optional).
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours, until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Scoop into bowls and serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix. Add nutmeg or cloves for extra spice. If dry spots appear on the topping, drizzle more melted butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350400
- Fat: 1520
- Carbohydrates: 5055
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Crockpot, Caramel Apple, Dump Cake, Fall Dessert, Slow Cooker, Easy Dessert