Apple-Sweet Potato Pecan Dump Cake

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