Semi-homemade Caramel Apple Cake

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 cups brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box super moist yellow cake mix
• 1 teaspoon apple pie filling
• 1 pinch ground ginger

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350f; spray two 9 inch cake pans with nonstick baking spray. cut out two circles from parchment paper to line bottom of cake pans; spray the paper with the nonstick baking spray.
• 2 in a medium bowl, mix together the ingredients for the caramel layer until it resembles coarse crumbs. divide the mixture up between the two pans pressing to the edges and 1/4 inch up the sides.
• 3 divide the pie filling between the two pans, spreading it out up to one inch from the edges.
• 4 prepare the cake mix according to packages directions, but add in the apple pie spice and ground ginger. divide the batter up between the two pans and use a spatula to smooth it out.
• 5 bake for 35-40 minutes; cake will be golden browned and you might see some of the caramel oozing up the sides of the cakes. remove pans to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes.
• 6 when cooled, use a hot knife around the edges to make sure the caramel will not stick to the sides of the pan. carefully flip the cakes onto a serving plate and peel off the parchment paper. cut into 8 wedges and serve with a scoop of ice cream.