Quick & Easy Apple Cake with Cake Mix Recipe
This Quick & Easy Apple Cake combines the convenience of a yellow cake mix with fresh tart Granny Smith apples for a moist, flavorful dessert. Enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla extract, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for an effortless homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Cake Batter
- 1 box yellow cake mix (18.25 oz, Duncan Hines recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder
- Eggs, water, and oil as per cake mix package directions
For the Apples
- 2 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice 2 Granny Smith apples into 1/2-inch pieces. Set them aside to use in the cake batter. Using tart apples gives a nice contrast to the sweetness of the cake.
- Mix the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions for a 10-inch tube pan, combining eggs, water, and oil as instructed. Stir in the cinnamon powder and vanilla extract until evenly blended. Gently fold the diced apples into the batter just until incorporated to distribute the fruit evenly without breaking it down.
- Bake the Cake: Grease a 10-inch tube pan and pour the batter into it. Place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to ensure a tender crumb before unmolding.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for tartness that balances the cake’s sweetness.
- Folding the apples gently helps keep the texture intact within the batter.
- Allowing the cake to cool fully in the pan prevents it from breaking when removed.
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch, if desired.
- Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
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