Quick Apple Cake
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: N. Sate | 📂 Category: Desserts A deliciously simple semi-homemade cake featuring yellow cake mix and spiced apple pie filling. Topped with a crumbly brown sugar, cinnamon, and nut glaze, it bakes up golden and fragrant.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 35 mins | None | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 13x9-inch baking pan
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (18 oz) | Yellow cake mix | Dry |
| 1 can | Apple pie filling | Ready-to-use |
| 3 | Eggs | Beaten well |
Glaze
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3 c. | Brown sugar | Packed |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1 T. | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 c. | Chopped nuts | Pecans or walnuts |
| 1 T. | Butter | Softened or melted |
Instructions
Step 1: Batter Preparation
- Add 1 (18 oz) yellow cake mix to 3 beaten eggs in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 can apple pie filling and mix until fully combined into a thick batter.
Step 2: Assembly and Baking
- Spread the batter evenly into a greased 13x9-inch pan.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/3 c. brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 T. flour, 1 c. chopped nuts, and 1 T. butter to make the topping; sprinkle the glaze mixture evenly on top of the batter.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes until the cake is golden brown and springs back lightly to the touch.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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