Description
This moist and flavorful apple cake is a pantry-staple dessert that tastes entirely homemade. By using a yellow cake mix combined with canned apple pie filling, you achieve a bakery-quality treat with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests, this recipe delivers the warm, comforting scent of cinnamon and orchard fruit that will satisfy every craving for a classic, cozy dessert.
Ingredients
15.25 oz yellow cake mix
42 oz apple pie filling (two 21 oz cans)
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel sauce to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Combine the yellow cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
Stir vigorously until well combined and no dry flour remains.
Pour the batter into the greased pan and spread into an even layer.
Bake for 37 minutes or until set.
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a glaze.
Drizzle the glaze and caramel sauce over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better emulsion. You can serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 37
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg