Fresh Apple Cake with Cake Mix

A close-up of a piece of cinnamon roll cake with a moist, fluffy texture and swirled cinnamon, reminiscent of apple coffee cake, topped with a generous layer of white icing.

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Fresh Apple Cake with Cake Mix

Apple cake with cake mix, fresh diced apples, and sour cream, with a cinnamon sugar swirl and an easy vanilla glaze. One 9x13 pan, ready in under an hour.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Additional Time10

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

2 apples about 2 cups diced into small pieces (I recommend granny smith, honey crisp, or gala)
½ cup (107g) brown sugar
1 ½ Tbsp cinnamon
1 cup (228g) sour cream
¾ cup (177ml) vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz (can use a gluten free mix!)

GLAZE

2 cups (227g) powdered sugar
3 Tbsp milk or more in needed
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Dice the apples into small pieces. Set aside.
2 apples
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, mix with a spoon to combine. Remove 3 tbsp and sprinkle over the apples. Set aside the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. And set aside the apples.
1/2 cup (107g) brown sugar, 1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, beat with an electric mixer for 1 minute or until combined. Add in the cake mix, gently mixing with the beater. Add in the apples and mix by hand until incorporated. Pour the cake mixture into the 9x13 inch pan, smooth with a spatula.
1 cup (228g) sour cream, 3/4 cup (177ml) vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 box yellow cake mix
Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture all over the cake. Use a butter knife or spatula to swirl this mixture into the cake batter.
Bake for 32-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool while you make the glaze.
In a mixing bowl combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Use a whisk to stir the mixture until it’s smooth.
2 cups (227g) powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp milk or more in needed, 1 tsp vanilla extract
YOUR CHOICE: pour the glaze over the warm cake or let the cake cool completely then add the glaze. Serve right away or cover the cake pan with a lid and store on the counter until serving.

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