Caramel Apple Dump Cake
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Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Description
The Caramel Apple Dump Cake recipe begins by mixing apple pie filling with cinnamon and nutmeg to enhance the spiced apple flavor. The mixture is poured into a greased casserole dish, forming the base layer. Halved caramels are scattered on top to melt and add a rich caramel dimension as the cake bakes.
A dry yellow cake mix covers the caramel layer, creating a crumbly topping once baked. Thin pats of butter dot the surface, helping to brown and crisp the cake topping. Baking at 350°F for 45 minutes yields a golden crust with bubbling edges where the fruit filling is hot and bubbly.
Once slightly cooled, the dessert develops a balance between soft, sweet apple filling, melted caramel pockets, and a tender yet crisp cake exterior. This dump cake requires minimal preparation and provides a cozy flavored dessert that can be served warm for best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 ounce) apple pie filling
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups caramels unwrapped and each cut in half, Kraft brand
- 1 box yellow cake mix dry
- 1 cup butter cut into ¼ inch thick pats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together apple pie filling, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly.
- Arrange the caramels over top of the apple filling. Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the caramels.
- Place the pats of butter evenly over the top of the whole dessert.
- Bake the dump cake at 350F for 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8 | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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