Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake – Warm, Gooey, and Effortless

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.

Crockpot Caramel Apple Dump Cake – Warm, Gooey, and Effortless

A gooey, buttery, fall-inspired apple dessert made right in your slow cooker. Dump, cook, and serve warm with ice cream.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 20 oz cans apple pie filling
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • ½ cup caramel sauce plus extra for topping
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease your crockpot.
  2. Spread apple pie filling evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  3. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples.
  4. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top—do not stir.
  5. Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–2.5 hours or LOW for 4 hours.
  7. Scoop and serve warm with ice cream and extra caramel.

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