Easy Moist Cinnamon Apple Cake
Make this easy, moist apple cake packed with fresh apples and warm cinnamon. It is a simple dessert perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 cups chopped fresh apples
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
- Caramel glaze ingredients (powdered sugar, milk, butter, vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, chopped fresh apples, and eggs. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon, if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly, prepare the caramel glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, a small amount of milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the warm cake before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.
- If you prefer a thicker cake, use an 8×8 inch pan and adjust the baking time.
- This cake is excellent served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg