Caramel Apple Cobbler Dump Cake
This caramel apple cobbler dump cake combines tender apple filling with a crisp, buttery cake crust for a quick and delicious dessert that's sure to please.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cans apple pie filling (21 ounces each) Look for larger apple pieces and a light spiced syrup.
Caramel
- 1/2 bag caramel bits (11 ounce) Choose quality baking caramel bits to avoid graininess.
Cake Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15 ounces) Use standard yellow cake mix, do not substitute with self-rising.
- 1 cup melted butter (2 sticks) Use real butter for the best flavor and browning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Open both cans of apple pie filling and spread the apples evenly across the bottom of your prepared dish.
- Sprinkle about half of the caramel bits over the apple filling, distributing them evenly.
- Pour the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the apples and caramel.
- Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the dry cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
Baking
- Bake uncovered on the center rack for 30–40 minutes, or until the cake mix turns a deep golden brown on top.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream. Feel free to customize with nuts or spices for additional flavor.