Easy Apple Cake from Mix Boxes
A simple and delicious apple cake made using boxed cake mix, perfect for a quick dessert with fresh apple flavor and warm spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and water to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts (if using) gently with a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 38 to 42 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it, then invert onto a serving plate or leave in the pan to cool completely before slicing and serving.