Apple Cake with Cake Mix
A simple apple cake made with prepared yellow cake mix, tart Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and vanilla. The diced fruit adds moisture and texture, while the cinnamon provides a warm, aromatic finish.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box 18.25 ounces yellow cake mix, such as Duncan Hines
- Eggs water, and oil in the quantities specified on the cake-mix package
Instructions
- Peel and core the Granny Smith apples, then cut them into approximately ½-inch pieces. Set the diced apples aside until the batter is ready.
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, make the yellow cake mix according to the package directions for a 10-inch tube pan, using the specified amounts of eggs, water, and oil.
- Stir the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract into the prepared batter until they are evenly distributed.
- Gently fold the diced Granny Smith apples into the batter, mixing only until the fruit is evenly dispersed.
- Transfer the finished batter to the prepared 10-inch tube pan and spread it evenly.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and leave it to cool in the pan. Allow it to become completely cool before unmolding to reduce the chance of breaking and help preserve its tender crumb.
Notes
Granny Smith apples provide a pleasantly tart flavor that balances the sweetness of the yellow cake. For the best structure when removing the cake from the tube pan, allow it to cool fully before turning it out.