Best Apple Pie Spice Cake Recipes

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APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Very moist spicy sweet cake with chunks of tender apples and raisins.

Provided by Krissyp

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup raisins
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10 inch tube pan. Cover raisins with warm water, let soak for 10 minutes and then drain. Whisk together flour, spices, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream together butter or margarine and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Stir together soda and 1 tablespoon warm water, and mix into the sugar mixture. Stir in flour mixture, apples, and strained raisins until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Cool in pan. Once cool, shake pan to loosen cake. Turn onto plate, and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

EASY APPLE AND SPICE CAKES



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Apples and spice make everything nice. You'll make two spice cake layers, then top them with apple pie filling and frost the cake sides. It's an inventive and attractive idea that's perfect for a bake sale.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h3m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy butter cream frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for two 9-inch rounds.
  • Place each cake on serving plate. Spread 1 can pie filling on each cake to within 1/2 inch of edge. Frost sides of cakes with frosting. Spoon remaining frosting into decorating bag. Pipe frosting around top edge of each cake. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 47 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

APPLE PIE SPICE RECIPE



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This a recipe that my aunt fixed up to create a substitute for apple pie spice. I normally double this recipe.

Provided by rlt11_NMC

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground allspice
¾ teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Mix cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cardamom together in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

APPLE SPICE DUMP CAKE



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This cake was done on a whim trying to think of something other than the traditional dump cake to serve for Memorial Day. It turned out very good, especially with some vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Marcia L. Cainion

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Spice Cake

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  • Pour the cans of apple pie filling into a 9 x 13 inch rectangular pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and sugar. Sprinkle mixture over pie filling.
  • Pour the dry box of cake mix over apples. Dot with butter and scatter nuts on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes to an hour, until cake is brown on top and bubbling on the sides. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 207.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

4-INGREDIENT APPLE SPICE CAKE



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This cake uses cake mix and canned pie filling and takes only minutes from counter to oven. So easy, and so tasty! Top with a dusting of powder sugar; sugar and cinnamon; or your favorite frosting. It's also wonderful served warm with a dollop of ice cream.

Provided by KaylyRed66

Categories     Dessert

Time 41m

Yield 1 9 X 13 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box spice cake mix
2 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bottom and sides of a 9 X 13 inch cake pan.
  • Dump spice cake mix into a large mixing bowl. Using a fork, work out any large lumps of mix.
  • Add eggs, pie filling, and vanilla extract. Stir together well.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 32-36 minutes until cake top springs back when pressed down lightly.
  • Cool and top with your favorite topping if desired (I like to sprinkle it with a little cinnamon and sugar and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 319.2, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 27.2, Protein 3

APPLE PIE SPICE CAKE



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A not too sweet and almost foolproof spice apple cake. You can also make this in a bundt pan. But I think the springform round cake shape seems appropriate for this cake. Optional spices can be added like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, a pinch of ground cloves, etc.

Provided by Kathy228

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 (18 ounce) spice cake mix
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
2/3 cup sour cream
3 medium eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350°F and grease a 10" springform cake pan and set aside.
  • In a separate small pan, melt butter; then stir in brown sugar and nuts.
  • Pour pecan mixture into bottom of cake pan. This will be the top of the cake.
  • By hand, mix cake mix, pie filling, sour cream, eggs, and oil until well-blended.
  • Carefully pour over nut mixture and spread evenly.
  • Bake 45 minutes to one hour. Oven temps vary so check cake after 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack.
  • Release spring and remove sides and bottom of pan.
  • If some pecan topping sticks to the pan, replace it on the cake.
  • Garnish with whole pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4877.8, Fat 252.1, SaturatedFat 77.1, Cholesterol 692.9, Sodium 4376.8, Carbohydrate 630.3, Fiber 25.1, Sugar 402.4, Protein 53.4

EASY APPLE CAKE



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All it takes is five ingredients and 15 minutes of prep to pull of this apple-cinnamon cake. Just reach for your 13x9 pan, a box of Betty's spice cake mix, a can of apple pie filling, eggs, cinnamon and sugar-it's that easy! And with 12 servings, this dessert is perfect for sharing. Try topping with ice cream flavors like vanilla, butter pecan or cinnamon for a perfect fall treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
3 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat dry cake mix, pie filling and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes. Batter will be thick. Spread half of the batter in pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle half of the mixture over batter in pan. Spread remaining batter in pan; sprinkle with remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake 32 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely. Serve with whipped topping. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE PIE COFFEE CAKE



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This moist spice cake from Sandra Castillo of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is low in fat but full of flavor! "Apple pie filling is my secret ingredient," she writes. "For a fun variation, try it with a chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling...or yellow cake mix and peach filling."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
3 large eggs
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Set aside 1 tablespoon cake mix. Set aside 1-1/2 cups pie filling. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sour cream, water, oil, extract and remaining cake mix and pie filling; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour half into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and reserved cake mix; sprinkle over batter. Spoon reserved pie filling over batter to within 3/4 in. of edges; top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE SPICE CAKE



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Easy and fast, another doctored cake mix recipe. Great if unexpected company arrives, made with cupboard staples. Dust with confectioners sugar or even use a chocolate glaze.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 ounces spice cake mix, i usually use duncan hines
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a Bundt cake pan.
  • I use Bakers Joy spray.
  • Put apple pie filling in large bowl and chop large pieces of apple into small pieces.
  • Add spice cake mix, ground cinnamon and the 3 beaten eggs.
  • Beat for 1 minute on low speed.
  • Scrape sides of bowl.
  • Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed.
  • Pour into prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  • Invert onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3068.4, Fat 86.1, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 3827.8, Carbohydrate 542.7, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 322, Protein 42.1

APPLE SPICE SNACK CAKE



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"Nothing could be simpler or more delicious than this moist apple cake," relates Reba Savoie of Roswell, New Mexico. It's easy to create the four-ingredient treat with a spice cake mix...and even easier on your pocketbook at just 18 cents per piece.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Apple pie spice cake recipes are a delicious and classic dessert that blends the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. These recipes have been passed down through generations and are a staple during autumn and winter months. The aromas of the spices fill your kitchen as you bake a fresh and warm apple spice cake.

Ingredients

Apple pie spice cake recipes typically require basic ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and baking powder. However, the apples and spice blend is what makes this dessert special. For the apple pie spice mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are the primary ingredients, which add a unique flavor and aroma to the cake.

Preparation

After gathering all the necessary ingredients, the first step is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, cream the butter and sugar together until it becomes light and fluffy. Once you attain the right consistency, begin to add eggs one-by-one, and continue to stir until well-combined. The dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, and the apple pie spice mix – can now be sifted in and mixed until the batter is silky smooth. To get that perfect addition of apples, add chopped apples to the batter and give it a few quick stirs.

Baking

Pour the batter into a greased baking pan evenly and bake for around 35-40 minutes. The cake's edges should be golden brown when done, and a toothpick inserted should come out clean. Once it's done, allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before carefully turning it out of the pan.

Serving

Apple pie spice cake recipes can be served in various ways. Some people choose to dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with a sweet glaze. Others prefer to serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Regardless of how, serving the cake warm heightens the flavors and aromas that make this dessert special.

Conclusion

Apple pie spice cake recipes are a timeless classic that will always be associated with cool autumn evenings, cozy winter nights, and comforting home-cooked meals. The perfect spice blend with fresh chopped apples creates an irresistible cake that will soon become a family favorite. The delicious flavors and aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice will fill your home and fill your tummies with pure joy.

Valuable Tips When Making Apple Pie Spice Cake Recipes

Making an apple pie spice cake is a delightful way to bring a touch of fall flavor to your table. The combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves truly make the apple pie spice cake a classic dessert option that’s perfect for any occasion. However, even with the abundance of recipes available, it’s not uncommon for bakers to struggle with making a perfect apple pie spice cake. Here are some tips that can help take your apple pie spice cake recipes to the next level.
1. Choose the Right Apples
One of the most critical steps when making an apple pie spice cake recipe is choosing the right apples. Some apples are better suited for baking than others since they hold their shape and texture when cooked. Some of the best apple types for baking include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Rome. The right apples will ensure your cake retains its moisture and flavor, as well as producing the right texture that you desire.
2. Let the Apples Cool Completely
When incorporating apples into your spice cake batter, it's essential to let them cool entirely to room temperature. If you’re adding hot apples to your cake mix, you will end up cooking the eggs present in the mixture, and this can alter the texture of the finished cake. So, cool your apples before adding them to your batter to preserve the original flavor and texture of your spices and apples.
3. Avoid Overmixing the Batter
Overworking your cake mixture is a common mistake when making an apple pie spice cake. Overmixing your batter can lead to a dense cake that doesn't rise as expected. Ideally, you should mix your batter only until the ingredients are just blended. Avoid overmixing if you want a nice, fluffy cake with good volume.
4. Incorporate Sour Cream in Your Mixture
Adding sour cream to your apple pie spice cake batter adds a fantastic tangy flavor profile as well as moisture to your cake. It will help keep your cake moist and tender while also adding a subtle acidity that offsets the sweetness of the apples.
5. Preheat the Oven Before Mixing Your Batter
It’s essential to preheat your oven before beginning the baking process. Preheating will ensure your cake bakes properly and evenly. When you mix your batter, place it immediately into the preheated oven within ten minutes. If you wait too long to place your unbaked cake into the oven, it may not rise properly, or worse, sink and feel too dense.
6. Check For Doneness
Checking for doneness is also essential when baking apple pie spice cake. You don't want to serve a cake to your guests that is either undercooked or overcooked. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of your cake. If the toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs, it's ready. If it comes out with no crumbs, then your cake is overcooked. The ideal is perfectly golden brown with moist crumbs adhering to the toothpick.
7. Let the Cake Cool Before Adding Frosting
It's crucial to let your apple pie spice cake cool to room temperature before adding frosting. Adding frosting to a warm cake will cause the frosting to melt and slide off, ruining the aesthetics of your cake. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once it’s cool, add your desired frosting or toppings to decorate your cake.
8. Store Your Cake Properly
Keeping your apple pie spice cake fresh and moist is essential. Store your cake in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. For better shelf life, store the cake in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve the cake, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to allow it to soften.

Conclusion

The apple pie spice cake is the perfect fall dessert that’s both delicious and easy to make. By following the above tips, you can ensure that your apple pie spice cake recipes come out perfectly every time. Remember to choose the right apples, avoid overmixing your batter, check for doneness, and let your cake cool before adding frosting. Happy Baking!

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