I was debating on the name for this recipe. It could be called an Apple Dump Cake, but “dump” isn’t the most appetizing of names if you know what I mean. I prefer Apple Magic Dessert. John helped me make the video for this recipe and he kept saying, “Are you sure this is going to work?”. I told him that it would and to just wait and see. When he took his first bite, he said it was like “magic”. Hence, the name Apple Magic Dessert. There ya go.
Apple Magic Dessert
Pie filling + caramel sauce + doctored cake mix and lots of butter sounds strange, but it all works beautifully together. Once you try it, you’ll see I’m not crazy and it’s really good.
If I wasn’t watching my waistline, I probably could have eaten this entire dessert myself. It’s sooo yummy and I was craving it for days after it was gone.
I guess this could be classified as a cake mix hack. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know I love hacks and super easy recipes. I hope you’ll give this one a try at home and tell me how it turned out for you!
How do you use cake mix in your recipes?
You’ll also love Black Forest Dump Cake, Apple Compote, Air Fryer Apples, Peach Cobbler Dump Cake and Instant Pot Apple Butter.
Apple Magic Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup apple pie filling
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- 1 yellow cake mix
- ⅓ cup walnuts chopped
- 1 tsp apple spice
- 1 cup salted butter cold, divided
- whipped cream for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
- Spread apple pie filling on the bottom of baking pan. Pour caramel sauce evenly over top.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together cake mix, apple pie spice and walnuts. Add in ½ cup butter and stir until crumbly. Pour mixture on top of apple pie filling.
- Slice remaining butter into 1 inch long pieces. Place evenly on top of mixture.
- Bake for 1 hour or until top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each piece if desired.
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Nutrition
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Kristi F says
I agree, I like this name much better than Dump Cake 🙂 Looks delicious.
Judy Cowan says
Looks really good and easy to make which to me is a bonus!
Donna Wilson says
This looks really good. Thanks for the recipe.
Darlene Schuller says
Oh as soon as I seen the title my tastebuds went nuts! This looks like it would b so good, I’ve pinned it for later!
Cass A says
When I can find quick easy and delish, I make it happen in my kitchen.
Debbie Bashford says
looks so good and I will have to make this!
Linda H says
This looks like a great dessert to make for when friends come over for dinner.
Mother of 3 says
Ooohhh.. This looks so good! I have some apples I need to use up and an unopened jar of caramel sauce…. Pinned!
Miz Helen says
Your Apple Magic Dessert looks fantastic! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Roseann Hampton says
Looks delicious! Pinning!
Gaelynne Brown says
What do u mean pinning?