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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a delightfully easy dessert that combines tender spiced cake, gooey caramel, and sweet apple pie filling. Perfect for a cozy family treat, this dump cake requires minimal prep and uses a slow cooker to achieve a moist, flavorful dessert with a rich caramel pecan topping. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible fall-inspired indulgence.

Ingredients

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Filling & Toppings

  • 1 (20 oz) can apple pie filling
  • ½ cup chopped pecans, plus more for serving
  • ½ cup jarred caramel ice cream topping, plus more for serving
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Cake & Butter

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box spice cake mix (dry cake mix only)
  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Grease the crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Add the apple filling: Dump the apple pie filling into the crockpot and spread it evenly with a spatula to form a uniform bottom layer.
  3. Layer pecans and caramel: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the apple filling, then drizzle the caramel ice cream topping on top.
  4. Add the cake mix: Pour the dry spice cake mix over the caramel and pecans. Use your hands to gently spread and press the cake mix to cover the filling evenly.
  5. Top with butter: Evenly distribute the cubed unsalted butter over the surface of the cake mix to ensure richness and moisture during cooking.
  6. Cook the cake: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Five hours typically yields a perfectly cooked cake with a tender crumb and gooey center.
  7. Serve: Scoop out portions and serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream, extra chopped pecans, and a drizzle of additional caramel sauce for an indulgent finish.
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Notes

  • Use one can of apple pie filling for balanced fruit-to-cake ratio; double if more apples are preferred.
  • Slow cooking on LOW gives best texture; cooking times may vary by slow cooker model.
  • If caramel sauce is thick, gently warm before drizzling to ease pouring over the layers.
  • For extra crunch, toast the pecans lightly before sprinkling over the filling.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the microwave or slow cooker before serving.
  • Vanilla ice cream adds a perfect cool contrast and creamy texture to the warm cake.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: slow cooker dessert, caramel apple dump cake, easy apple dump cake, crockpot apple cake, fall desserts, caramel pecan cake

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