Description

A cozy, cinnamon-kissed apple cake that’s soft, moist, and full of flavor—all starting from a humble box of cake mix. Fresh apples, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla come together to create the ultimate comfort dessert that tastes just like homemade. Whether you serve it warm with ice cream or enjoy it with a cup of coffee, this easy cake will fill your home with the smell of fall and win over every guest at the table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box yellow or spice cake mix (15.25 oz)
3 large eggs
½ cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
1 cup water
2–3 medium apples (peeled, cored, diced)
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
Peel, core, and dice apples; toss with a bit of cinnamon and brown sugar.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, melted butter, water, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Fold in diced apples (and nuts if using).
Pour batter into the pan and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving or dust lightly with powdered sugar. The cake’s flavor intensifies after resting overnight—perfect for make-ahead desserts.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12
Calories: 290
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 340mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg