Ingredients
To bring this dessert to life, you’ll need a handful of pantry staples and a few special ingredients:
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) of apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
If you’re feeling adventurous or simply want to add a personal touch, you can substitute the pecans with walnuts or even add a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra warmth.
Instructions
Making this cake is as simple as it is rewarding. Here’s how you can do it:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
- Evenly distribute the dry cake mix over the apple filling. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix, ensuring it covers as much of the surface as possible. This will help create a golden crust.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and, if using, the chopped pecans for that extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
Let it cool slightly before serving. This is where my patience is tested, as the aroma filling the kitchen will have you wanting to dive in immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International