Apple-Sweet Potato Pecan Dump Cake

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kathy specht, Clinton, Montana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 13, 2023

This quick cake has lots of delicious apples, sweet potatoes, spices, pecans and caramel. mdash;Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana


Test Kitchen tip
  • Don't leave out the cheddar! It's subtle and adds a slightly sweet-salty flavor that makes this dump cake special.
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    Apple-Sweet Potato Pecan Dump Cake

    Contest Winner
    Yield:15 servings
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:45 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
    • 1 can (16 ounces) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
    • 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
    • 3/4 cup butter, cubed
    • 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
    • 1 cup chopped pecans
    • Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional
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    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pie filling, sweet potatoes, cinnamon and pie spice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix and cheese; dot with butter. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with pecans. Bake until golden brown, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.