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Apple Pie Cake

Meet the Apple Pie Cake! Imagine a tender yellow cake acting as a cozy bed for cinnamon-spiced apples, all crowned with a buttery, crumbly topping. It's like a pie and a cake had a heavenly dessert baby that you'll want to devour.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pie cake, cake, dessert, pie
Servings: 12
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix I used Betty Crocker SuperMoist yellow cake mix
  • 1½ cups water
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 3 eggs

Apple Mixture

  • 6 apples peeled, cored and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Topping

  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter cut into small pieces
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a 9x13 inch pan with baking spray.
  • Prepare the yellow cake according to package instructions: add cake mix, 3 eggs, water and oil to the bowl of your mixer and mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
    process shots showing how to make apple pie cake.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the apple mixture ingredients together and spread over the cake batter.
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  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar and salt for the topping and cut in the butter using a fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle topping over the apples and cake batter, evenly.
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  • Bake anywhere from 35 minutes to an hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if preferred.
    process shots showing how to make apple pie cake.

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Notes

  1. For the apple mixture: Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
  2. Baking time may vary: Ovens can be temperamental, so start checking at 35 minutes.
  3. Optional Add-ins: A handful of walnuts or pecans in the topping adds a delightful crunch.
  4. Make Ahead: You can prepare the apple mixture and the topping a day in advance, just store them separately in the fridge.
  5. Serving Suggestion: This cake pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg