Judy's Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- map[Crumb Topping:<nil>]
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- Powdered Sugar Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- milk (see instructions)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven according to cake mix box directions (usually 350°F). Lightly grease and flour a 9x13 pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the apple pie filling and eggs together. Add the cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and water to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour batter into the prepared 9x13 pan.
- For the crumb topping, mix butter with flour, cinnamon and brown sugar until crumbs form. Sprinkle crumbs evenly over top of cake batter.
- Bake about 10 minutes longer than the time suggested on the cake mix box (typically 35-40 minutes total), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze: combine the powdered sugar, the melted butter and the vanilla. Add the milk last, using only as much as to turn the mixture into a thick syrup. Glaze the cake while still warm.
- Or simply dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Tips and Techniques
The nutmeg is optional but adds wonderful warmth to complement the cinnamon. If you prefer a less sweet cake, skip the glaze and just dust with powdered sugar.
Ingredient Substitutions
- yellow cake mix: spice cake mix or white cake mix
- apple pie filling: fresh diced apples (about 3 cups) mixed with 2 tbsp sugar
- butter in crumb topping: margarine or coconut oil
Equipment Needed
- 9x13 baking pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk or wooden spoon