Apple Pie Cake is the perfect combination of two classic desserts—apple pie and cake! This delightful recipe combines the sweet and spiced flavors of apple pie with the light, fluffy texture of cake, making it a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Topped with a buttery, crumbly topping, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Apple Pie Cake
This recipe offers an easy way to enjoy the comforting flavors of apple pie with the simplicity of a boxed cake mix. The tender apples, warm cinnamon, and sweet crumb topping give this dessert a homemade taste with minimal effort.
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30-35 minutes
- Cooling time: 30 minutes
- Serving: 12-15 servings
- Equipment: 13×9-inch baking pan, electric mixer, medium bowls
Recipe Title: Apple Pie Cake
Ingredients:
For the Topping:
- 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
For the Apple Mixture:
- 6 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For the Cake:
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ yellow cake mix
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1/3 cup oil
- 3 large eggs
Directions:
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray the bottom and sides of a 13×9-inch baking pan with baking spray that includes flour.
- Make the topping: In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and the salt. Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside.
- Prepare the apple mixture: In another medium bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Assemble the cake: Evenly spread the apple mixture over the top of the cake batter. Then, sprinkle the crumbly topping mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake the cake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely for about 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice and serve the cake, either warm or at room temperature.
This Apple Pie Cake is a wonderful way to bring together the best of both worlds—pie and cake. With its crumbly topping, spiced apple filling, and soft cake base, this dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Enjoy it on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!