Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake

 

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
Best Season: Fall (but delicious year-round!)

Description

This Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake is the ultimate cozy dessert mashup you didn’t know you needed! Sweet, gooey apple pie filling meets soft cinnamon rolls, buttery spice cake mix, and a generous drizzle of caramel for an irresistible treat that tastes like autumn in every bite. The best part? It comes together in minutes with just a handful of store-bought ingredients—no mixing bowls required! Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or an easy holiday dessert that feels homemade.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray – for greasing the baking dish
• 2 cans (17.5 oz each) refrigerated deluxe cinnamon rolls – icing reserved for later
• 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling – store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
• 1 box (15.25 oz) spice cake mix – dry, don’t prepare
• 3/4 cup salted butter, sliced into thin pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Layer the Apple Pie Filling:
   Pour both cans of apple pie filling into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread it out evenly to form a sweet, fruity base.
3. Add Cinnamon Rolls:
   Open the cinnamon roll cans and set the icing aside for later. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters, then scatter the pieces evenly over the apple filling.
4. Drizzle with Caramel:
   Pour 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the cinnamon rolls. This will melt into the filling and create a rich, gooey layer.
5. Sprinkle the Cake Mix:
   Evenly sprinkle the dry spice cake mix on top of the caramel and cinnamon rolls. Don’t stir—it will bake into a delicious, crumbly topping.
6. Add Butter:
   Place thin slices of butter all over the top of the cake mix. Try to cover as much of the surface as possible, as the butter helps cook the mix and gives it a golden finish.
7. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through. The edges should be bubbling and the top slightly crisp.
8. Cool and Ice:
   Allow the dump cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Then, warm the reserved cinnamon roll icing (you can microwave it for a few seconds) and drizzle it generously over the top. Finish with a final drizzle of caramel sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm, straight from the baking dish. This dessert is heavenly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s especially comforting during the fall or winter months, but honestly, it’s a crowd-pleaser any time of year!

Tips and Variations

• Make it extra apple-y: Add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract to the apple pie filling before baking.
• Try different cake mixes: If you can’t find spice cake mix, yellow or vanilla cake mix works well too—just add a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Add nuts: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top for crunch.
• Make it ahead: Bake and refrigerate, then reheat in the oven before serving. The flavors intensify the next day!