Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cake mix, apple pie spice, water, oil, eggs and vanilla on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Use a rubber spatula to fold in the apple pie filing.

Step 4

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 28-33 minutes.

Step 6

Remove cake to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Poke warm cake every inch or so with a straw, halfway into cake. Drizzle 3/4 cup caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to fill in holes. Cool cake completely.

Step 8

Top cake with whipped topping, toffee bits and remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce.

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate leftover Caramel Apple Poke cake for up to 3 days.