Dessert

Apple Pie Cake Recipe

Bylina Carter December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Introduction

This Apple Pie Cake combines the comforting flavors of classic apple pie with the moist texture of a yellow cake. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that showcases tender apples and a buttery crumb topping for a perfect treat any time of year.

A white plate holds one square piece of crumb cake topped with a scoop of white ice cream and thin caramel strands draped lightly over the ice cream and cake. The crumb cake has three visible layers: a golden brown bottom crust, a middle layer of light brown cake with chunks of yellow fruit or filling, and a crumbly golden topping with a rough texture. Next to the plate is a metal baking tray with more pieces of the same crumb cake, showing the same layers and a slightly raised crust edge. The scene is set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces

6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (6 medium)
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix

1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs

Instructions

Step 1: Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray the bottom and sides of a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and salt. Use a pastry blender or fork to cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set this topping mixture aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, gently stir together the sliced apples, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 4: In another large bowl, beat the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 5: Evenly arrange the apple mixture over the cake batter, pressing the apples lightly into the batter. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
Step 6: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely, about 2 hours, before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter before baking.
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a more complex taste and texture.
If you prefer a spicier cake, add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves to the apple mixture.

Storage

Store the cooled Apple Pie Cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat slices in the microwave for about 20 seconds to enjoy a warm dessert.