This Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake is pure fall comfort in a bowl—gooey spiced apples, golden cake topping, and rich caramel all slow-cooked into a warm, irresistible dessert. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, this dump-and-go recipe is perfect for busy days, lazy weekends, or last-minute gatherings.
I first made this when I needed a quick autumn dessert without turning on the oven. It turned out better than I expected—soft apple pie filling with a fluffy golden cake crust, and caramel melting into every bite. No bowls, no mixing—just layer and cook.
Serve it warm right out of the crockpot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and you’ll see why it’s a crowd favorite. Bonus: your home will smell like a bakery while it cooks.
Whether you’re making it for a holiday gathering, a cozy family dinner, or a weekday treat, this slow cooker apple dump cake with caramel is as easy as it is delicious.
PrintCrockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake – Warm, Gooey, and Effortless
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft apple pie filling, golden cake topping, and melty caramel come together in this super easy crockpot dessert. Minimal effort, maximum flavor.
Ingredients
2 (20 oz) cans apple pie filling
1 box yellow cake mix
½ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for serving)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Grease the slow cooker insert.
2. Add apple pie filling and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples.
4. Evenly sprinkle dry cake mix on top—do not stir.
5. Pour melted butter evenly across the cake mix.
6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–2.5 hours or LOW for 4 hours.
7. Serve warm with ice cream and drizzle with caramel.
Notes
You can use spice cake mix for added fall flavor.
Add chopped pecans for crunch.
Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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