Description
This easy 3 Ingredient Apple Cake combines the convenience of a yellow cake mix with fresh apples and eggs to create a moist, delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, it’s a quick way to enjoy a homemade apple-flavored treat that is tender, sweet, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Prepare apples: Peel the apples and chop them into uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and baking throughout the cake.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, chopped apples, and eggs. Stir gently until everything is well blended into a consistent batter.
- Pour and spread batter: Pour the batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or spoon to create a uniform layer.
- Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Cool before serving: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. This resting time helps the cake set and makes it easier to cut.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor or sweeter apples like Fuji for a more dessert-like sweetness.
- Ensure apples are chopped evenly for consistent baking.
- Check the cake starting at 35 minutes to avoid overbaking and dryness.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
