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QUICK AND EASY APPLE CRISP (FROM CAKE MIX)



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Apple Crisp (From Cake Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Second2None

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 -6 apples (about 6 cups)
1 yellow cake mix
1/2 cup quick oats
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Peel, core, and slice apples. Spread over the bottom of a greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
  • Mix cake mix, oats, sugar and cinnamon together in large bowl. Pour melted butter over the top. Mix with fork until crumbly.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, until apples are tender and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.4, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 513.2, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 38.8, Protein 4

CAKE MIX APPLE CRISP



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This is very quick and easy to make! The yellow cake mix is what gives this apple crisp its special flavor! Try it & see for yourself.

Provided by Poker

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 granny smith apples, peeled, cored & thinly sliced into rings
1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut apple slices crosswise in half.
  • Place in 9-inch square pan; sprinkle with dry cake mix.
  • In small bowl, combine sugar & cinnamon; sprinkle over cake mix.
  • Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
  • Serve warm with ice cream, if desired!

SLOW COOKER APPLE CRISP WITH CAKE MIX



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We absolutely love this stuff. We love the way the sauce caramelizes around the edges. I am going to make a bunch of copies of this recipe so everyone who tries it will quit asking for it.

Provided by thepaynebunch

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup white sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons apple pie spice, divided
12 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
¼ cup lemon juice
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons apple pie spice in a small bowl.
  • Place apples in a large slow cooker. Stir in spice mixture and toss with lemon juice.
  • Mix cake mix, brown sugar, and remaining apple pie spice together in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until thoroughly blended; mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle over apples in the cooker.
  • Cover and cook until apples are tender, on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours. Partially uncover the slow cooker and continue to cook until the topping has hardened, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 82.1 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 290.7 mg, Sugar 60.7 g

APPLE CRISP CAKE



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This warm and spicy cake is a comforting twist on a favorite fall dessert. Dotted with apples and topped with the perfect crispy streusel, it's the must-try cake of the season!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups coarsely chopped, peeled tart apples (2 medium)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in cold butter, using fork or pastry blender, until mixture is crumbly. Stir in nuts; set aside.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook 1 tablespoon butter and the apples over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until apples are tender. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan; top evenly with cooked apples. Sprinkle streusel evenly over apples. Bake 44 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
  • When ready to serve, in chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on medium-high speed until slightly thickened. Reduce speed; beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla. Increase speed; beat mixture until stiff peaks from. Top cake with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CAKE MIX APPLE CRISP



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Tha cake mix gives this yummy crisp a denseness that I like. It's a quick way to make apple crisp when you don't have the time for one with lots of ingredients.

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 large apples, peeled, cored, sliced
1 c water
1 box white cake mix, i used pillsbury
1 c packed, light brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish w/ cooking spray. Place apple slices in an even layer in baking dish.
  • 2. Pour water over apples. In bowl, mix together cake mix, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in butter until crumbly.
  • 3. Sprinkle cake mixture evenly over apples and water. Bake 30 mins or until bubbly.

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CRISP COFFEE CAKE



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Not only will it make your house smell heavenly, this harvest-style coffee cake will have everyone asking for seconds. Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix and apple pie filling team up for a dish that's perfect for brunch or dessert.

Provided by Corey Valley

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling, apple slices somewhat broken up
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature, cut into small chunks
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare a 3- 3 1/2 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or grease well with butter.
  • In small bowl, mix Apple Mixture ingredients; set aside.
  • To make Crumble Mixture, in medium bowl, stir together oats, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and the salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in 1/2 cup butter until well combined. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix Cake Batter ingredients until well combined.
  • In bottom of slow cooker, spread half of the apple mixture. Top with half of the crumble mixture, followed by half of the cake batter. Repeat layering again with remaining apple mixture, crumble mixture and cake batter.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes or until cake is set in center.
  • Turn off slow cooker. Remove cover; let stand 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, invert coffee cake onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 56 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CAKE MIX APPLE CRISP



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This is a fail proof recipe that is always delicious. I use pecans in the topping but you can use any nut of your choice or omit.You could also use white or yellow cake mix , but I think the spice cake mix gives it a great flavor Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa Foote

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6-8 med granny smith apples, peeled cored and cubed
3 Tbsp butter, unsalted
3/4-1 c brown sugar
1/4 c white sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 box spice cake boxed cake mix (used dry in this recipe-do not add ingredients listed on box!)
1 c pecans, in pieces (or your favorite nut)
1 stick butter, unsalted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan with shortening or spray. Set aside
  • 2. In a large skillet, place 3 TBSP butter on med heat, aonce melted add apples, sugars and cinnamon. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 minutes, until apples are semi soft and coated in sugar mixture. Transfer to prepared 9x13 pan and spread out evenly in pan.
  • 3. Melt 1 stick of butter in the microwave on low heat or in increments of 20 seconds until completely melted.
  • 4. Pour DRY cake mix over apple mixture and spread out evenly. Spoon or slowly pour melted butter onto dry cake mix until evenly distributed.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes until crusty and bubbly. Serve warm or room them with ice cream or whipped cream. Store covered for up to 4 days.

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH APPLE CRISP TOPPING



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An apple crisp-like topping sits atop a spiced pumpkin cake for a decadent fall dessert! Make sure to use a high-sided 9x13-inch pan as this cake rises a lot while baking!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Pumpkin Cake

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 large Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup sour cream, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a high-sided 9x13-inch pan.
  • Prepare apples: Toss together apple slices, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl until combined.
  • Prepare topping: mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Prepare cake batter: Mix together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until combined.
  • Beat white sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in pumpkin puree, applesauce, sour cream, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture, taking care to not overmix.
  • Pour cake batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Scatter apple slices evenly over the top and sprinkle with topping. Place the pan onto a baking tray to catch any spills.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the middle of the cake springs back lightly when touched, 70 to 80 minutes. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 376.3 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

SLOW COOKER APPLE CRISP COFFEE CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Slow Cooker Apple Crisp Coffee Cake Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by GratefulSea

Number Of Ingredients 18

APPLE MIXTURE
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling, apple slices somewhat broken up
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
CRUMBLE MIXTURE
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature, cut into small chunks
CAKE BATTER
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare a 3- 3 1/2 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or grease well with butter. In small bowl, mix Apple Mixture ingredients; set aside. To make Crumble Mixture, in medium bowl, stir together oats, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and the salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in 1/2 cup butter until well combined. Set aside. In large bowl, mix Cake Batter ingredients until well combined. In bottom of slow cooker, spread half of the apple mixture. Top with half of the crumble mixture, followed by half of the cake batter. Repeat layering again with remaining apple mixture, crumble mixture and cake batter. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes or until cake is set in center. Turn off slow cooker. Remove cover; let stand 15 to 20 minutes. When ready to serve, invert coffee cake onto serving plate.

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CRISP COFFEE CAKE



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So easy make Slow Cooker does work for you. Great on hot days.

Provided by Melissa Anderson

Categories     Cakes

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (21oz.) apple pie filling, apple slices somewhat broken up
1/4 c packed brown sugar or splenda brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c quick-cooking oats
1/2 c packed brown sugar or splenda brown sugar
1/2 tsp light salt
1/2 c butter or light margarine:room temperature cut into small chunks
1 box yellow cake mix or sugar-free yellow cake mix
2 eggs ;beaten
1/2 c light sour cream
1/2 c non-fat milk or non-fat evaporated milk
1/3 c butter or light margarine, softened
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
21 oz you can use slow-cooker stewed cinnamon apples

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare a 5-6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or grease well with margarine. In small bowl, mix apple mixture ingredients: set aside
  • 2. To make crumble mixture, in medium bowl, stir together oats,1/2 cup of brown sugar or Splenda brown sugar and the light salt. With a pastry blender or fork, cut in 1/2 cup of butter or light margarine until well combined. Set aside.
  • 3. In large bowl, mix cake batter ingredients until well combined. In bottom of slow cooker, spread half of apple mixture. Top with half of crumble mixture and with half cake batter. Repeat layering again with remaining apple mixture, crumble mixture and cake batter
  • 4. Cover: cook on high heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes or until cake is set in center Turn off slow cooker. Remove cover; let stand 15-20 minutes. When reading to serve, invert coffee cake onto serving plate. Serve: With light Cool whip or vanilla sugar-free icecream

SWEDISH APPLE CAKE WITH ALMOND CRISP



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Categories     Cake     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients for 10 cakes:
2 apples cut in small cubes
3 Tbsp butter
1 egg
3/4 decilitre sugar
3 Tbsp whipping cream
1.75 decilitre wheat flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp vanilla powder
For the almond crisp:
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp Swdish "sirap"
35 g flaked almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 175 C and put 10 small double paper cup cake liners/forms on a baking dish. Peel and dice the apples. Melt the butter. Whip egg and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the butter, cream, flour, baking powder, vanilla powder and the apple in the bowl with the whipped sugar and egg. Put the dough evenly in the 10 cup cake forms and bake in the middle of the oven for 15 - 20 minutes. Let them cool for a while. Mix the ingredients for the almond crisp in a pan and boil it for 3 -5 minutes stirring constantly until it gets a bit thick and turns a little darker than the original colour. With 2 small spoons, add the mix generously to the top of the cakes and put them back in the oven, now on maximum heat for a few minutes, so that it melts and gets a little colour. The cakes can be served cold as they are, or slightly warm with some whipped cream or slightly melted vanilla ice cream.

OAT APPLE CRISP (CAKE MIX)



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I got this recipe out of a magazine. Very yummy & easy to make. Oh soooo good with ice cream!!

Provided by colleen cleppe @colleen17

Categories     Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 large apples
1 cup(s) white sugar
1 tablespoon(s) flour
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
dash(es) salt
1/4 cup(s) water
1 package(s) 9oz. yellow cake mix (i used half of 18oz. bx.)
3/4 cup(s) oats (quick minute oatmeal)
1/3 cup(s) margarine or butter, softened
1/4 cup(s) brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder

Steps:

  • Peel & slice apples. Put in bottom of 9x13 oan.
  • Mix white sugar, flour, cinnamon, & salt in a bowl. Sprinkle over sliced apples.
  • Drizzle water over top of apples & mixture.
  • In a bowl mix cake mix, oats, margarine, brown sugar, baking powder, & baking soda.
  • Sprinkle mixture over apples. Bake @ 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CRISP COFFEE CAKE



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Blogger Corey Valley of Family Fresh Meals makes a slow cooker coffee cake packed with the flavors of fall.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

Apple Mixture
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling, apple slices somewhat broken up
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Crumble Mixture
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, room temperature, cut into small chunks
Cake Batter
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare a 3- 3 1/2 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or grease well with butter.
  • In small bowl, mix Apple Mixture ingredients; set aside.
  • To make Crumble Mixture, in medium bowl, stir together oats, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and the salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in 1/2 cup butter until well combined. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix Cake Batter ingredients until well combined.
  • In bottom of slow cooker, spread half of the apple mixture. Top with half of the crumble mixture, followed by half of the cake batter. Repeat layering again with remaining apple mixture, crumble mixture and cake batter.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes or until cake is set in center.
  • Turn off slow cooker. Remove cover; let stand 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, invert coffee cake onto serving plate.

APPLE CRISP CAKE



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Make and share this Apple Crisp Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
18 1/4 ounces white cake mix
3 large eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced apples

Steps:

  • TOPPING:.
  • In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.Cut in butter with pastry blender till crumbly. Set aside.
  • CAKE:.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, butter and cinnamon. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Arrange apple slices evenly over batter.
  • Sprinkle topping over apples.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 416, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 32.1, Protein 5

CAKE MIX APPLE CRISP



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Fall is my Favorite Food Time of Year.... Especially Apple Recipes.... I hope you enjoy this Quick and Simple one....

Provided by Marieann Johansen

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 granny smith apples - med
1 pkg yellow cake mix
1/2 c quick oats
3 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • 2. Peel, core and slice the apples. Spread the apple evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oats, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Pour the melted butter over the top of the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork until it looks crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  • 4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 - 40 minutes. Topping should be a nice golden brown and the apples should be tender.
  • 5. Serve Warm or Cooled.

Apple crisp cake is a delicious dessert that combines the classic apple pie filling with the crunchy, crumbly topping of an apple crisp. This cake is a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations. There are many variations of this recipe, but all of them share the same basic elements of apples, cinnamon, sugar, and a crispy topping. In this article, we will explore what makes apple crisp cake so special and how you can create your own version of this dessert.

The Elements of Apple Crisp Cake

There are three main components to an apple crisp cake: the apple filling, the cake base, and the crisp topping. Let's take a closer look at each of these elements.
The Apple Filling
The apple filling is the heart of this dessert. It is made by slicing or chopping apples and cooking them with sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes other spices like nutmeg or allspice. The apples should be tender but still have some texture and not turn into mush. A good apple crisp cake recipe will use a combination of sweet and tart apples for a well-rounded flavor.
The Cake Base
The cake base serves as a sturdy foundation for the apple filling and crisp topping. The cake can be made from scratch or using a boxed mix, and may include additional flavors like vanilla or almond extract. A good cake base for apple crisp cake should be moist but not too dense, with a neutral flavor that complements the apples.
The Crisp Topping
The crisp topping is what sets apple crisp cake apart from a traditional apple pie or cake. It is made by combining flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes oats or nuts to create a crumbly, buttery texture. The topping should be generously applied to the cake and spread evenly to create a crunchy and delicious finish.

Variations on Apple Crisp Cake

While the basic elements of apple crisp cake are consistent, there are endless variations on this classic dessert. Here are a few ideas to make this recipe your own:
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Cake
For those with gluten allergies or sensitivities, there are many gluten-free versions of apple crisp cake available. These typically use gluten-free flour blends and oats to create a crispy, crunchy topping.
Apple Crisp Cheesecake
For a decadent twist on this dessert, try adding a layer of cheesecake between the cake base and the apple filling. The creamy texture and tangy flavor of the cheesecake pair perfectly with the sweet and spiced apple filling.
Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cake
To give your apple crisp cake a trendy flavor twist, add some salted caramel sauce to the apple filling or the crisp topping. The saltiness of the caramel complements the sweetness of the apples and creates a rich, indulgent dessert experience.

Conclusion

Apple crisp cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for fall and winter celebrations. Whether you stick to the classic recipe or add your own unique flavor twist, this cake is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Give it a try and see why apple crisp cake is one of the most beloved desserts in American cuisine.

Apple crisp cake is one of the best comforting desserts out there. It’s the perfect mix of a classic apple pie and a buttery and crunchy topping. This delectable dessert is simple to make and requires only a few basic ingredients. However, there are a few tips you should keep in mind to ensure that your apple crisp cake is a huge success.

Tip #1: Choosing the Right Apples

The type of apples you select for your apple crisp cake makes a significant difference. It’s preferable to choose apples that are both sweet and tart in flavor. Granny Smith apples are commonly used since they offer the best of both worlds. They have a crisp texture and a tart flavor that nicely contrasts with the sweet crumble topping.

Tip #2: Preparing the Apples

Before preparing your apples, you’ll need to wash them and peel them. Core your apples and slice them thinly. The best size of apple slices should not be too thick or too thin, making it easier for them to cook evenly. A quick trick is to soak the apple slices in lemon juice to keep them from browning.

Tip #3: Making the Crispy Crumble Topping

The crumble topping on top of the apple slices is what makes this dessert so delicious. The perfect topping is made of a combination of flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and oats. Using cold butter is advisable as it helps create a more crumbly texture. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl, then add cold butter and rub with your fingers until the mixture turns into coarse crumbs.

Tip #4: Using the Correct Pan Size

Using the correct pan size is crucial for making the perfect apple crisp cake. Typically, an 8x8 inch square baking dish or a 9-inch pie dish will do, but you should adjust your pan size depending on the number of people you are serving. Ensure to grease the bottom of the pan thoroughly with butter or oil before placing the sliced apples.

Tip #5: Baking the Apple Crisp Cake

The baking period is the final step in making apple crisp cake. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer your thinly sliced apples in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add your crumble topping across the top of the apples. Bake uncovered for about 30 to 40 minutes (depending on your oven) until the topping is crisp and golden brown, and the apples are tender.

Tip #6: Serving Your Apple Crisp Cake

Once your apple crisp cake is out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Apple crisp cake tastes delicious served warm, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For a more decorative touch, add a few apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

Conclusion

Apple crisp cake is a perfect dessert for any time of the year. With this recipe's tips in mind, your apple crisp cake will turn out exceptionally well. Remember to choose the right apples, prepare them correctly, create the perfect crumble topping, use the correct pan size, and bake it to perfection. Lastly, serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, and you're in for a treat.

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