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Apple Spice Cake Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Apple Spice Cake
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Description: This recipe is sourced from “101 Things to do with a Cake Mix” by Stephanie Ashcraft, a charming soft-covered book gifted by your grandmother.
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Apple, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Quick & Easy (< 60 mins)
Ingredients:
- 1 box of cake mix (standard size, flavor unspecified)
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 1/3 cups peeled, sliced, and diced apples (about 3 medium apples)
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (plus extra for sprinkling)
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):
- Calories: 420.4
- Total Fat: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 72.5mg
- Sodium: 349.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 54.9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 40.8g
- Protein: 6.8g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Apples: Peel, slice, and core the apples. Dice them into small pieces.
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Prepare Batter: Follow the directions on the cake mix box to prepare the cake batter.
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Incorporate Apples: Stir the diced apples into the cake batter.
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Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare Topping: While the cake is baking, combine the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and lemon juice in a bowl.
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Add Topping: Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and spread the sweetened condensed milk and sour cream mixture evenly over the top. Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Finish: Remove the cake from the oven again. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top for added flavor.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve. Any leftovers should be refrigerated to maintain freshness.
Additional Notes:
- This recipe combines the convenience of a cake mix with fresh apples and a creamy topping, making it both easy to prepare and deliciously moist.
- The addition of cinnamon enhances the warm, comforting flavors of apple and spice.
- It’s a great option for a quick dessert that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.
Enjoy baking this delightful Apple Spice Cake, and savor the nostalgic flavors it brings from your grandmother’s gift of culinary inspiration!
