This easy dessert layers warmly spiced apple pie filling with soft caramel pieces and a buttery yellow cake topping. Everything goes straight into one baking dish, making this a simple treat that comes together with just a few basic steps.

Ingredients

• 2 cans (20 ounces each) apple pie filling
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups Kraft caramels, unwrapped and cut in half
• 1 box dry yellow cake mix
• 2 sticks butter, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pats

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to fully preheat.
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly coat a 13 × 9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, making sure the bottom and sides are covered. Set the prepared dish aside.
3. Season the Apples: Place the apple pie filling in a medium mixing bowl. Add the cinnamon and ground nutmeg, then stir until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
4. Add the Apple Layer: Transfer the seasoned apple mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Use a spoon or spatula to spread it into an even layer.
5. Add the Caramel: Arrange the halved caramel pieces evenly over the surface of the apple filling.
6. Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the caramel layer, covering the dessert as consistently as possible.
7. Top with Butter: Arrange the butter pats across the entire surface, spacing them evenly so the butter can melt into the cake mix as it bakes.
8. Bake: Place the dish in the 350°F oven and bake for about 45 minutes. The dessert is ready when the top is lightly golden brown and the edges are visibly bubbling.
9. Cool Slightly: Remove the dump cake from the oven and allow it to cool for a short time before serving.

With only a few straightforward steps, you can turn simple ingredients into a warm, gooey caramel apple dessert that’s perfect for sharing.