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Apple Spice Cake Using Box Cake

A moist and flavorful apple spice cake made easy with a box cake mix, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 box spice cake mix any brand
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced apples peeled and cored
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional, for extra flavor
Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or as needed for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, applesauce, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
  3. Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon, if using.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the topping over the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be served warm or at room temperature. It's great for potlucks and gatherings.

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