Apple Cinnamon Cake Recipe

This unbelievably delicious Apple Cinnamon Cake is surprisingly fast and easy to make! Forget everything you thought you knew about cake – this recipe uses a clever trick with no oil for a moist, flavorful result perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made in loaf pans for convenient slicing and serving, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 1387.4 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Cake

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How to Make Apple Cinnamon Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together 1 box (15.25 oz) dry cake mix, 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling, and 3 large eggs on low speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour half of the batter into each prepared loaf pan.
  4. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Sprinkle half of the sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter in each pan.
  6. Pour the remaining batter over the sugar-cinnamon layer in each pan.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of warmed canned vanilla frosting (heat in microwave in short bursts until melted and smooth).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

626g

Fat

47g

Carbs

84g