Can’t decide whether to have the cake or the pie for dessert after Thanksgiving? Why not have both!?!? This Apple Pie Cake is SOOO easy. Starting with a simple Yellow Cake Mix, we add a layer of homemade pie filling and then a top layer of crispy brown sugar. This is one Epic Fall Dessert Recipe that is perfect for the holidays. Thanksgiving will never be the same!
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
I gotta be honest, turkey is actually one of my least favorite parts of the Thanksgiving feast. It’s just so… boring. I LOVE the side dishes (green bean casserole anyone?) and I obviously am OBSESSED with the desserts. But again, I think Pumpkin Pie is so-so. It too, I find boring. I’m always on the lookout for other, fall inspired dessert recipes on the dessert table.
From an Easy Apple Cobbler made with Bisquick to Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting, there are no shortage of delicious ideas to eat around Thanksgiving. So, if you are like me and want to bring something a little different to share with family this Thanksgiving, you’ve got to check out this recipe for Apple Pie Cake.
What Is Apple Pie Cake?
Just like I mentioned above, it’s definitely a cake but it also has pie filling in it. The result is out-of-this-world good! And one of the best things about it is how insanely easy this is to make. This is largely because it is a cake mix recipe. We have been ALL ABOUT cake mix recipes here lately. I love that you can just incorporate a store bought cake mix into your own tasty creation. We’ve made Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies, Banana Pudding Poke Cake and, my favorite, this Ooey Gooey Butter Cake.
Apple Pie Cake Recipe
This is what Bubba Pie is all about: Simple, quick and easy. There aren’t any crazy ingredients here and you probably already have most of these in your kitchen right now! This is especially true if it’s in the Fall and you just came back from the Apple Orchard with your kids! Here is what you’ll need to get started:
For The Cake Layer:
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Water
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
For The Apple Pie Layer:
- Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and sliced thinly.
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Lemon Juice
For The Topping:
- Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Salt
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar for Garnish
What Kind Of Apples Are Best For This Recipe?
For just about all of our baking recipes, we love to use Granny Smith Apples. They are nice and firm, keep their shape when baked and aren’t too sweet. Other apples that you could use in this recipe are Honey Crisp, Braeburn or Jonagold.
Can You Make Apple Pie Cake Ahead Of Time?
Absolutely. Actually, I made this cake yesterday and I just had a piece a little while ago as a dessert after lunch (hey, why not?!?!). I swear it tasted even better today than it did yesterday. I just put it in the microwave for about 15 seconds and it was marvelous.
Storing Apple Pie Cake
You can either keep this in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. It should be good for 3-5 days. You may get a little more out of it if you keep it in the fridge. You can freeze this recipe. Let it cool down completely. I’d cut it into individual servings before freezing unless you know you’ll be serving it all at once when you need it. Wrap it in freezer wrap and be sure to label it and put the date on it. It will be good for up to 3 months.
I hope you enjoy this recipe! It is seriously my new favorite Fall Dessert or Thanksgiving Recipe. I’m absolutely going to bring his one to share with friends and family this year. It tastes delicious warmed up a little bit with some vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Thanks for reading!
Apple Pie Cake
Ingredients
For The Cake Layer:
- 1 Box of Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 Cup of Water
- 3 Eggs
- 1/3 Cup of Vegetable Oil
For The Apple Pie Layer:
- 6 Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored and sliced thinly.
- 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
For The Topping:
- 3/4 Cup Flour
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13X9 Inch Pan.
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Make Yellow Cake Mix according to instructions on the box.
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In medium sized bowl, mix together the apples, 4 tbsp brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice.
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In another bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, salt and butter.
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Pour Yellow Cake Batter into the pan. Layer the apple mixture on top.
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Then layer the top layer on top of the apples.
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Bake for 45 -50 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to fully cool and sift powdered sugar on top as desired.
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