🍎 Apple Pie Cake – The Coziest Apple Dessert in a 9×13 Dish!

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup for topping)
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling (or use 4 cups homemade or canned apples)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For the Crumb Topping:

• 1 cup reserved cake mix
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed

🍰 How To Make SPEDY RECIPES Apple Pie Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix (minus 1 cup), melted butter, and egg until crumbly. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan it’s the buttery base of our apple pie bake.
3. Stir the apple pie filling with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread over the crust layer. Using canned apples? That works great too for this easy apple pie recipe with canned apples.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the reserved cake mix, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
5. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
6. Let cool for 15–20 minutes. Slice and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

🧡 Why I Love This Recipe

This Apple Pie Cake is pure comfort. It’s one of those best easy dessert recipes simple enough to whip up last-minute, but tastes like something Grandma would bring to Sunday dinner. The combination of buttery crust, gooey apples, and crisp topping makes it a flat apple pie-inspired classic without all the fuss.

Whether you’re a fan of apple cake desserts, apple torte recipes, or just looking for a new go-to 9×13 apple cake recipe, this one’s a winner.

🍴 Recipe Tips

• Decorating apple pie style? Try layering thin apple slices on top before baking for a rustic look.
• Use Granny Smith apples if making your own filling they add the perfect tang to balance the sweetness.
• Want to make it feel more homemade? Mix in a splash of vanilla extract or some raisins to the filling.

🧊 How To Store

Let cool completely, then cover tightly. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can reheat slices in the microwave or enjoy them cold both are delicious!

🔢 Nutrition Facts (per serving):

(approximate, based on 12 servings)

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 46g
• Sugar: 27g
• Protein: 2g

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🍽 Try More Recipes:

If you love this cozy bake, you might also enjoy:

• Easy Desserts Apple fans will love our Cinnamon Apple Dump Cake
• Looking for a twist? Try a Flat Apple Pie with caramel drizzle
• More Apple Torte Recipes coming soon in our Fall Favorites lineup!

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Apple Pie Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 320

This cozy dessert combines the comfort of apple pie with the simplicity of cake, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 box yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup for topping)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 2 cans (21 oz each) apple pie filling (or use 4 cups homemade or canned apples)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

For the Crumb Topping

• 1 cup reserved cake mix
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions 

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix the cake mix (minus 1 cup), melted butter, and egg until crumbly. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.
• Stir the apple pie filling with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread over the crust layer.

Crumb Topping

• In a separate bowl, mix the reserved cake mix, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
• Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.

Baking

• Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
• Let cool for 15–20 minutes. Slice and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

For a rustic look, layer thin apple slices on top before baking. Use Granny Smith apples for a tangy balance to the sweetness. Add a splash of vanilla extract for more flavor.

Calories: 320kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Pie Cake, Comfort Food, Cozy Dessert, Easy Desserts, Fall Recipes