Crockpot Apple Caramel Dump Cake
Warm apples, gooey caramel, and a golden cake topping come together in this easy Crockpot Apple Caramel Dump Cake. With minimal ingredients and hands-off slow cooking, it’s a cozy fall dessert perfect for gatherings or lazy nights in.
Ingredients
- 40 oz apple pie filling about 2 cans
- 1 ½ cups caramel squares halved; or substitute with caramel sauce
- 1 box yellow cake mix spice cake mix can be used for variation
- ½ cup butter melted; salted or unsalted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar topping
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for cinnamon sugar topping
Instructions
- Grease the inside of your crockpot with butter or nonstick spray.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the crockpot.
- Scatter the halved caramel squares evenly over the apples.
- Pour the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the caramel layer. Gently pat it down without stirring.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix layer, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Cover with the lid and cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or on low for 4–5 hours, until the cake topping is golden.
- Scoop into bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For extra fall flavor, try using spice cake mix or topping with chopped nuts. To make ahead, assemble in the morning and set the crockpot timer. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of milk to keep it moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
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