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    Apple Pie Cake

    Published: Sep 14, 2026 by Kim Strawn This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    A simple to make Apple Pie Cake that starts with a yellow cake mix and only has a handful of ingredients. The flavors blend perfectly for a delicious fall dessert recipe!

    apple pie cake on a white plate.

    A wonderful fall dessert recipe this is with cinnamon apple pie filling and pillowy cake topped with a drizzle of frosting. It uses a cake mix so the ingredients couldn't be more simple.

    We love fall desserts over here, both apple and pumpkin. Apple Pie Bites and Pumpkin Icebox Cake are both full of fall flavors. If you like recipes with cake mixes, try Apple Dump Cake.

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    Ingredients

    • yellow cake mix - any cake mix brand will work
    • apple pie filling
    • ground cinnamon
    • eggs
    • water
    • sour cream
    • butter - margarine can be used
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla extract
    cake mix, apple pie filling, eggs and sour cream.

    Alternative ingredients

    • Instead of yellow cake mix use a white cake mix. For additional flavor, use a spice cake mix.
    • Add a dash of nutmeg or ginger to the ground cinnamon.
    • You don't need to add the frosting on top, but it does add great flavor.
    • greek yogurt can be used instead of the sour cream.

    Mixing the ingredients

    The apple pie cake can be mixed with a hand mixer or a stand mixer. It also can be mixed by hand, but for best results, use a mixer. It helps add rise to the cake.

    apple pie cake batter in a cake pan.

    The batter goes in a 9x13 cake pan like any other cake and then the apple pie filling gets put on top.

    apple pie filling on a cake mix.

    The apple pie filling doesn't need to be spread out, on the top of the batter is fine. The cake batter will rise up around the filling nicely to make the cake complete.

    baked apple pie cake in a pan.

    The frosting

    The frosting is a simple mix of melted butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. It will be drizzled on a cooled cake and it adds a touch of vanilla flavor to this cake. It is so good!

    This fall cake recipe is great for a Holiday dessert table or for anytime! The apple flavors are perfect for fall. Serve it with your favorite Crockpot Apple Cider recipe!

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    Apple Pie Cake

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    Apple Pie Cake is a fall dessert recipe highlighting cinnamon apples surrounded by soft cake. This is a simple dessert recipe!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword apple cake, cake mix, fall recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 15 servings
    Calories 201kcal
    Author Kim Strawn
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    Equipment

    • 1 stand mixer or hand mixer
    • 1 9x13 cake pan

    Ingredients

    • 13.25 oz yellow cake mix
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 21 oz apple pie filling

    For The Frosting

    • ½ cup powdered sugar can use a little more for desired thickness
    • 1 ½ tablespoon melted butter
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9x13 cake pan.
    • In a large bowl of a stand mixer or a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, water and cinnamon.
    • Pour cake batter in the greased 9x13 cake pan. Put the apple pie filling on top.
    • It doesn't need to be spread out, just spoon it on top.
    • Bake at 350℉ for 35 minutes or until cake is firm and golden.
    • Let cool. When cool, in small bowl, whisk together melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
    • You can add more powdered sugar to reach desired thickness if needed.
    • When cake is cooled, drizzle frosting on top.
    • Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Hey There, I'm Kim! I am the owner and recipe creator here at Baking With Mom. I have been creating and serving up recipes for families since 2013. Quick, family friendly recipes are what you will find here! Read more about me.

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