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3-Ingredient Apple Cake

A delightful and easy apple cake made with just three main ingredients, perfect for gatherings and cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box Spice Cake Mix (20 oz)
  • 1 can Apple Pie Filling You can use homemade if desired.
  • 4 units Eggs Room temperature eggs work best.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Use as needed for spreading consistency.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13″ cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the spice cake mix, apple pie filling, and eggs until well blended.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. Whip together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add in powdered sugar and milk until reaching desired spreading consistency.
  3. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.