Caramel Apple Dump Cake is the perfect individual serving of warm apples topped with a crumb topping to serve to your family and friends. Let me show you how to make another apple dessert recipe that's also one of the cutest!
If you've been a follower of my blog for awhile, you'll know that I enjoy easy recipes...especially easy desserts that start out with a cake mix.
What's really nice about this recipe is that you make it in individual ramekins. How cute does this mini caramel apple dump cake look?
You would never guess that these elegant ramekins of caramel and apple are so easy to make, but it really is just as effortless as putting (okay - dumping) all your ingredients together in a bowl.
Whether making this for guests or just your family at home, everyone is going to love this dessert. Especially if you top them with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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- Caramel Bits - they're caramel candies that are unwrapped to make them easy to use for baking.
- Ramekins - make sure you're using an oven-safe/proof bowls when making this recipe.
The recipe calls for Caramel Bits which you can find on Amazon if your local grocery store doesn't carry them. You can also use melting caramel candies, or traditional caramel candies, but you'll have to unwrap each piece to use in the recipe.
Main Ingredients Needed
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
- Apple pie filling
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups caramel bits
- 1 box yellow cake mix; 15.25 ounce size
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) butter
- Caramel sauce
- Vanilla Ice Cream
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Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease the inside of ramekins or single serving baking dishes and set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together apple pie filling, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Divide among the ramekins and smooth with a spatula.
Step 2: Add the Cake Mix
- Sprinkle with caramel bits and top with yellow cake mix.
- Smooth cake mix into an even layer.
- Cut butter into thin slices and layer a slice in each ramekin on top of the cake mix.
Baking Tip: If you're making this recipe for company, prepare the mini caramel apple dump cake early in the day and put them in the oven as you sit down to eat the main meal. Can you imagine the amazing smell that will fill your house? Your guests won't be able to wait for dessert!
Step 3: Baking Directions
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving with a scoop of ice cream or freshly made whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
It's called a dump cake because you literally dump all the ingredients in the baking dish and then bake.
I would not freeze a dump cake as the consistency will be mushy when you defrost the cake.
Like this recipe? Try these other cake mix recipe hacks:
- Peach Crunch Cake
- Apple Dump Cake - one of the most popular recipes on the blog!
- Pumpkin Crunch Cake - with video
- Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake - with video
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EASY Caramel Apple Dump Cake with VIDEO
Caramel Apple Dump Cake is the perfect individual serving of warm apples topped with a crumb topping to serve to your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cans apple pie filling; 20 oz can size
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups caramel bits
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 ½ sticks butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the inside of ramekins or single serving baking dishes and set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together apple pie filling, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Divide among the ramekins and smooth with a spatula
- Sprinkle with caramel bits and top with yellow cake mix.
- Smooth cake mix into an even layer. Cut butter into thin slices and layer a slice in each ramekin on top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the edges are bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving with a scoop of ice cream or freshly made whipped cream.
Notes
Top the mini cakes with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream just before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 570mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 1gSugar: 52gProtein: 2g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
Kim~madeinaday says
Looks so yummy and pretty easy to make! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
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Joanne/ says
This is fantastic, a delicious, EASY dessert for anytime. Love using individual ramekins. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe. Pinning/sharing.
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LARR says
This looks like a perfect fall dessert to quickly prepare for company. Thanks for sharing the recipe on Share Your Style.