Ingredients for Candy Apple Cake
- Red Hot Candies
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- Red Food Coloring
- Granny Smith Apples
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
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How to Make Candy Apple Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, combine 1 (16-ounce) bag of cinnamon candies, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup apple juice, and a few drops of red food coloring. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the candies are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced, to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape. Stir occasionally.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gently pour the cake batter over the apple mixture in the baking pan, spreading to evenly cover the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a large serving platter.
- Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
199g
Fat
21g
Carbs
23g
