Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this easy Apple Cake made with a box cake mix. The warm spices and fresh apples blend beautifully to create a moist dessert that’s perfect for any gathering, especially during the cozy autumn months. This simple yet impressive recipe is sure to become a family favorite, bringing smiles to everyone’s faces as the enticing aroma fills your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 cups tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water (as per package instructions)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar until coated.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold half of the cinnamon-sugar apples into the batter.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Layer remaining apple slices on top before adding the rest of the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, consider mixing in walnuts or pecans. - Swap apples for pears or peaches for a different twist. - Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving for an extra treat.