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This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe might just be my easiest dessert recipe EVER! Just 5 ingredients and 5-minute prep and you’ve got a DELICIOUS ooey-gooey, Fall dessert.

Slow cooker caramel apple dump cake in small bowl with ice cream above

This is a very important recipe. Why? Because it’s officially the FIRST crockpot dessert recipe I’ve ever made!

This slow cooker caramel apple dump cake might just be the best thing I’ve ever eaten…ever. It’s so good and BONUS, it’s crazy easy, made in my all-time favorite kitchen tool (the crockpot), and it tastes like cozy, Fall, warm, spiced, caramel-y perfection.

What is a dump cake?

Dump cake is a cake you make by dumping all the ingredients in a pan and baking it. This caramel apple dump cake is just that but instead of a cake pan, it’s a crockpot!

I know, I know. Dump cake doesn’t exactly sound like the yummiest thing ever, but I promise it is!

Ingredients

This combination of ingredients seriously tastes like Fall. It’s nice and crispy on the outside while remaining soft and gooey on the inside.

  • Apple Pie Filling – I use one can but if you prefer more apple, use two!
  • Pecans – add an amazing crunchy texture.
  • Caramel Ice Cream Topping – use jarred topping or make this homemade salted caramel sauce!
  • Spice Cake Mix – don’t make the cake; just use the dry cake mix!
  • Unsalted Butter – keeps the cake gooey on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, all while providing a rich, buttery flavor.
  • Vanilla Ice Cream – for serving!
Pro tip
Don’t have spice cake mix on hand? Use yellow cake mix, then stir in pumpkin pie spice!

How to make

All you have to do is dump a bunch of ingredients into your crockpot, forget about it for hours, and come back to a delicious dessert!

  1. Grease your crockpot then dump in apple pie filling and spread evenly.apple pie filling in crockpot
  2. Top with pecans and caramel sauce.caramel sauce and pecans in crockpot
  3. Pour in cake mix and spread it out evenly, gently pressing down.cake mix being pressed into crockpot
  4. Top with cubed butter, then cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.cubed butter in crockpot
  5. Serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!slow cooker caramel apple dump cake being served
Pro tip
Not all crockpots are created equal. The first time you try this recipe, you may need more or less time. 

Closeup of caramel apple dump cake

Can you use homemade apple pie filling?

I like to use store-bought, canned apple pie filling for convenience but if you’re feeling ambitious you can absolutely try the filling from my mini apple pies! (*not tested)

Can you make dump cake in the oven?

You sure can! To cook it faster in the oven, simply spread the pie filling in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, drizzle with caramel, dump the cake mix over the mixture, top with butter, sprinkle on chopped pecans, and bake at 350ºF for roughly 45 minutes! (*not tested)

Caramel apple dump cake in bowl side view

variations

The best part about a dump cake is that you can play around with flavors! You really can’t mess it up!

  • Try other flavor combinations. Use any pie filling—cherry, peach, blueberry, raspberry, rhubarb with any dry cake mix—white, yellow, chocolate etc. Or give my crockpot carrot cake or crockpot pumpkin dump cake a try!
  • Use homemade pie filling. Feel free to whip up a batch of your own pie filling instead of canned.
  • Add marshmallows. Pour a bag of mini marshmallows into the crockpot in the last 30 minutes of cooking for some ooey-gooey sweetness.

Bowl of slow cooker caramel apple dump cake with ice cream held

How to store

Dump cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat, just microwave or bake until heated through!

Thanksgiving dessert anyone? Nobody needs to know how easy it is. 😉

– Jennifer

bowl of caramel apple dump cake above

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe

4.97 from 28 votes
This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe might just be my easiest dessert recipe EVER! Just 5 ingredients and 5-minute prep and you've got a DELICIOUS ooey-gooey, Fall dessert.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Yield: 8 people
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Ingredients

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  • 1 (20 oz) can apple pie filling you COULD use 2 if you want more apple, but I like 1
  • ½ cup chopped pecans plus more for serving
  • ½ cup jarred caramel ice cream topping plus more for serving
  • 1 (15.25 oz) box spice cake mix not made - just the dry cake mix
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter cubed
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

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Instructions

  • Grease crockpot with cooking spray.
  • Dump in apple pie filling and spread with a spatula to evenly cover the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Top filling with pecans and then caramel.
  • Pour in cake mix and use your hands to spread it out evenly and gently press it down.
  • Top with cubed butter.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 4-6 hours (5 was perfect for me), or until cake is cooked to your liking.
  • Scoop and serve with vanilla ice cream and an extra sprinkle of pecans and drizzle of caramel.
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STORING
Room Temp:1-2 Days
Refrigerator:4-5 Days
Freezer:3 Months
Reheat:Microwave or bake until heated through
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 440mg19%
Potassium 259mg7%
Carbohydrates 69g23%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: caramel apple, crockpot, spice cake mix
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

This post was originally published October 18, 2017 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.

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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Absolutely! You could omit or if you want that ooey-gooey texture, replace the caramel with hot fudge sauce! Chocolate cherry sounds delicious 🙂

  3. Bambi

    Overland Park, Kansas

    5 stars Could I possibly do on High instead, I’m always pushed for time and actually thought I “was” gonna make this TONIGHT but seeing *5 HOURS 👀
    Reply

  4. Chris

    Waukesha, Wisconsin

    5 stars I drained the can of apples before putting in the crockpot. Was I supposed to? I thought otherwise it would be soggy but then I thought the cake mix may need the liquid!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Chris! No, you were not supposed to drain the can of apple pie filling. It should still be ok… just not as gooey! Vanilla ice cream when serving should fix that. 😉

  5. Debbie

    Bedford, New Hampshire

    5 stars Sounds delicious. I make blueberry dump cake all the time in the oven. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      You might need to bake longer, because it’ll be a thicker cake. I worry about the outside getting over-baked before the middle is done cooking, but it should be ok!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I just scoop out individual servings into bowls! It’s not a slice-able cake.

  9. Meggen

    Urbandale, Iowa

    5 stars I’m making this tomorrow for a Christmas dessert. I’m excited, because 1. it’s simple, and 2. It’s one of your creations. Your pinneapple ham sauce, peanut butter balls, crockpot Thai chicken, and corn casserole are some of my family’s favorites! I’m using 2 cans of apples bc I love apples and am going to add some apple pie spice to the topping. I’ll let you know how it goes!! Happy holidays!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Awww wow!! Thank you so much Meggen! Hope it was a hit 🙂 Thank you so much for making so many of my recipes! Happy Holidays to you as well 🙂

    • Debbie

      Bedford, New Hampshire

      8m going to use 2 as well. I just made a jar of apple pie spice mix so that’s a good idea.

  18. Cindy

    Hendersonville, North Carolina

    5 stars Love this recipe. I actually made it sugar-free. I used a sugar-free yellow cake mix and added spices to make the spice cake, sugar-free caramel topping and no sugar added apple pie filling.
    Reply

  27. Anonymous

    Orlando, Florida

    5 stars WOW OH WOW. Only one problem I should have cooked 2 of them, grandkids loved them and grandma didn’t get any but the crumbs from cleaning the crock pot. Of course sometimes thats the best parts. 😋YUMMY!!!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I’d recommend making it in two crockpots if possible. If not, you could probably make it in one, but it’ll probably take longer to cook!

  34. Ryan

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    I am thinking of making this for Christmas, unfortunatley I have to work the night before and then travel 2 hours. Would it be ok making a double recipe the day prior and then reheating the day of?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Sure! A double recipe is probably going to take a LONG time to cook. This reheats just fine in the microwave, I think. 🙂 It’s probably not going to look very pretty though, ha!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      It should be fine, but I’m guessing you’ll need to increase the cook time quite a bit, since the cake part will be so much thicker!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      That *should* be fine, but I can’t guarantee the results! I’d worry that the outsides would burn, but I’m guessing you’ll still be fine. I’d start at 2 hours on high and go from there 🙂

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Sure! Make sure to grease your pan. 🙂 I’d guess 350 degrees F for somewhere between 30 mins to an hour?? I can’t give you an exact time, because I’ve never tested it. Would love to hear how it turns out!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      6-Quart 🙂 I’m sure you could! Although I’m guessing you’d want to add some sugar/spices, since the apple pie filling contains those ingredients!

  40. Grandma

    Sounds so yummy, perfect fall dessert I’d say. I have never yet made a crockpot dessert. Always a little leery but since you say it works – I trust you! I was thinking for bridge but that is 8 gals. Do you think it would give adequate serving size for that many. Do you think I should use 2 cans apple pie filling if I am going to use it for 8 servings? Also, was the 5 hr time just right?
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks Grandma! Mom just made it last weekend and said it was a hit with everyone in town! 🙂 5 hours was perfect for me, but crockpot temperatures can vary, so I’d check it at 4 hours to be safe. I think you’d be fine with 1 can, but if you want more apple to cake ratio, you can definitely use two! I hope that helps and I hope you love it! 🙂
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