Bacon Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Oh, honey, you know I’m all about living life to the fullest—especially when it comes to dessert.
This Bacon Caramel Apple Dump Cake is my latest guilty pleasure, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer.
Imagine this: juicy apples, sticky caramel, and—wait for it—crispy bacon, all hanging out under a blanket of buttery cake.
Yes, you heard me right, bacon! Because why settle for plain ol’ sweet when you can have sweet and savory in one glorious bite?
Now, I’m not saying this cake will solve all your problems, but it’ll definitely make you forget about them for a little while.
Plus, it’s ridiculously easy to make—no fancy steps, no fuss, just dump it all in and let the oven do its magic.
So grab your apron, or, you know, just a paper towel to wipe the butter off your fingers, and let’s get baking!
This one’s guaranteed to impress, even if it’s just you and a spoon.
Bacon Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
Ingredients
- 1 21-ounce can apple pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter. Because more butter is always better.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly in the dish. This is your fruity foundation.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Pour the dry cake mix evenly over the top. No stirring, just let it lounge. Scatter the crumbled bacon over the cake mix. Because bacon makes everything better.
- Drizzle the melted butter over everything. Pretend you're in a butter commercial, really go for it.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool a bit, then serve with ice cream. Or eat it straight from the dish. We don’t judge here.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Little Extras
Maple Magic:
Swap the caramel sauce for maple syrup. It’ll give your cake a deliciously rich, maple-y twist. Add a handful of pecans for extra crunch.
Bourbon-Bacon Bliss:
Mix a shot of bourbon into the apple pie filling. This adds a smoky, caramel flavor that pairs perfectly with bacon.
Cheddar Charm:
Sprinkle half a cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top before baking. It sounds weird, but trust me, the sweet and savory combo is mind-blowing.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve your Bacon Caramel Apple Dump Cake in a rustic cast iron skillet for that “I just whipped this up in my country kitchen” vibe.
Top it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream that’s casually melting, and drizzle a bit more caramel sauce over the top—because why stop at just enough?
For the pièce de résistance, scatter a few extra bacon crumbles around the edge of the plate like fancy sprinkles.
Finally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or two, just to make it look like you really had your life together when you made this masterpiece.
Ready to dive into the sweet and savory magic of Bacon Caramel Apple Dump Cake?
Grab your apron, channel your inner diva, and let’s get baking—because this cake won’t make itself (but it almost does)!
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