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    Apple Cake Recipes

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    These apple cake recipes are the perfect homemade desserts for celebrating holidays, birthdays, or just as an after dinner treat! This list features cakes for every season with plenty of fall flavors and sweet summery desserts! Try one or try them all, you won't be sorry you did!

    Best Apple Cake Recipes

    Nothing says 'thoughtful' like presenting someone with a homemade cake. These apple cake recipes are some of my favorites for gifting and sharing!

    There's no better use for fresh apples than turning them into an unforgettable dessert. This list features some classic cakes and some fun and flavorful recipes you may have never tried before!

    Best apple cake recipes to bake any time of the year featuring two favorite recipes side by side.
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    • Best Apple Cake Recipes
    • Homemade Apple Cakes
    • 1. Irish Apple Cake
    • 2. Apple Cake Topped With Almonds
    • 3. Apple Dump Cake
    • 4. German Apple Cake
    • 5. Jewish Apple Cake
    • 6. French Apple Cake
    • 7. Caramel Apple Cupcakes
    • 8. Dutch Apple Cake
    • 9. Apple Spice Cake
    • 10. Cranberry & Apple Cake
    • 11. Apple Stack Cake
    • 12. Apple Pudding Cake
    • 13. Apple Coffee Cake
    • 14. Apple Butter Cake Roll
    • 15. Apple Fritter Cake
    • 16. Apple Walnut Cake
    • 17. Apple Cider Donut Loaf Cake
    • 18. Apple Skillet Cake
    • 19. Pumpkin Apple Dapple Cake - 
    • 20. Cinnamon Apple Cake
    • 21. Apple Pear Coffee Cake
    • 22. Applesauce Cake
    • 23. Chunky Apple Cake
    • 24. Spiced Apple Upside Down Cake
    • 25. Applesauce Cupcakes
    • 26. Caramel Apple Cake
    • 27. Apple Sour Cream Cake
    • 28. Spiced Apple Cake
    • 29. Apple Crumble Cake
    • 30. Toffee Apple Cake
    • 31. Dorset Apple Cake
    • 🍰 More Incredible Cakes
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    Homemade Apple Cakes

    These homemade apple cakes are the best way to use up fresh apples. They are perfect for celebrations, holidays, or just because!

    1. Irish Apple Cake

    This traditional Irish apple cake is coated with an incredible custard sauce that's hard to resist!

    Irish Apple Cake with Vanilla Custard Sauce
    This Irish apple cake with vanilla custard sauce is a wonderfully tasty cake with the perfect moist crumb studded with fresh apples! Serve this not-too-sweet apple cake up on its own, or drizzle some of my amazing custard sauce over the cake slices when serving! It is a well-loved apple cake that's the perfect dessert for any day of the year!
    Check out this recipe
    Square image of Irish apple cake.

    2. Apple Cake Topped With Almonds

    A swirl of freshly sliced apples and a sprinkling of thinly sliced almonds adorn this sweet fluffy cake!

    Apple Cake Topped with Almonds Recipe
    This apple cake is the perfect way to serve up some fresh apples for your apple fans!
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Cake Topped with Almonds Recipe

    3. Apple Dump Cake

    If baking is not your forte, anyone can make this fabulous apple dump cake! It's an easy recipe that tastes like it took a lot of time and effort!

    Apple Dump Cake
    The incredibly tasty Apple Dump Cake is a super easy dessert, despite the not-so-great name! Apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter are layered in a 9 x 13 pan and baked until golden. This is a perfect dessert for last minute entertaining!
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    This 3 ingredient apple dump cake, or apple cobbler dump cake, is an incredibly tasty dessert that you can have ready to serve in no time at all!

    4. German Apple Cake

    This German apple cake is great for Christmas or Thanksgiving potlucks (or any time of year)!

    Potluck German Apple Cake
    My mother made this German apple cake for my brothers and me when we were kids. It’s an excellent choice for a Christmas potluck or actually any time of year. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
    Check out this recipe
    Potluck German Apple Cake

    5. Jewish Apple Cake

    This Jewish apple cake is filled with fresh apples, cinnamon, and orange juice with a drizzle of icing to top it off!

    Check out this recipe

    6. French Apple Cake

    This buttery, soft rum cake is packed with bits of sweet apple. It's simple, yet delicious!

    French Apple Cake - Once Upon a Chef
    TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE – With chunks of sweet apples nestled in a tender and buttery rum cake, this French apple cake is the essence of simplicity.
    Check out this recipe
    French Apple Cake - Once Upon a Chef

    7. Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    These spiced cupcakes are covered in a heavenly caramel and pecan topping!

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
    Take these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they’re the perfect mix of two fall-favorite treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
    Check out this recipe
    Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    8. Dutch Apple Cake

    Dutch apple cake is a soft and fluffy coffee cake full of juicy apple slices.

    Dutch Apple Cake Recipe
    This is another great cake for the fall. When apples are plentiful and delicious there are so many ways to thank mother nature for its bounty. I pick a lot of the wild apples in the fall, and turn them into great desserts.
    Check out this recipe
    Dutch Apple Cake Recipe

    9. Apple Spice Cake

    Apple spice cake is full of autumn flavors and juicy Granny Smith apples. Toss in some pecans or walnuts for texture!

    Apple Spice Cake
    Viewer Dorothy Mae Brown’s recipe for Apple Spice Cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes featured on marthastewart.com.
    Check out this recipe

    10. Cranberry & Apple Cake

    The flavors of cranberry, apple, orange, and cinnamon fill this cake and the addition of sour cream keeps it decadently moist!

    Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake
    Get Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake Recipe from Food Network
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    Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake

    11. Apple Stack Cake

    This cake alternates layers of sweet cake and a smooth apple filling! It takes some time to make, but every minute is well worth it.

    Apple Stack Cake Recipe
    Like all apple stack cakes, Ronni Lundy’s version tastes best after it has “cured” for two to three days. Wrap the cake in cheesecloth, then in plastic wrap, and store it in a cool, dark place such as a cupboard (not the refrigerator). This step gives the layers and the apple filling a chance to mar…
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    Apple Stack Cake Recipe

    12. Apple Pudding Cake

    Apple pudding cake is so soft and tender! The only thing that makes it better is the cinnamon butter sauce that is spooned over the top!

    Apple Pudding Cake with Cinnamon-Butter Sauce
    Drape homemade caramel sauce over sweet pieces of cake featuring juicy bits of apple.
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Pudding Cake with Cinnamon-Butter Sauce

    13. Apple Coffee Cake

    All coffee cake is delicious, but apple coffee cake is truly decadent! The apples add a subtle sweetness and keep the cake extra moist and crumbly.

    Turns Out Apples Are The Secret Ingredient For The Best Coffee Cake
    Get your coffee ready.
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    Turns Out Apples Are The Secret Ingredient For The Best Coffee Cake

    14. Apple Butter Cake Roll

    This gingerbread roll is full of sweet, creamy apple butter. It makes a lovely gift during the holidays or a delightful sweet breakfast!

    Apple Butter Cake Roll
    This is a new take on a pumpkin roll. Her spicy gingerbread cake might make you think back fondly to Christmas at Grandma’s! —Debbie White, Williamson, West Virginia
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Butter Cake Roll

    15. Apple Fritter Cake

    Vanilla coffee cake stuffed with sweet cinnamon apples makes for a fabulous breakfast!

    Apple Fritter Cake
    In the spirit of your local doughnut shop, we’ve packed generous layers of cinnamon-scented sweetened apples into and on top of this rich vanilla coffee cake. It’s a breakfast feast for fall or any other season.
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Fritter Cake

    16. Apple Walnut Cake

    You don't even need frosting for this moist and flavorful cake. A scoop of ice cream is always good, though!

    Fresh Apple Walnut Cake Recipe
    A moist, lightly spiced cake loaded with walnuts and chunks of apples.
    Check out this recipe
    Fresh Apple Walnut Cake Recipe

    17. Apple Cider Donut Loaf Cake

    I love apple cider donuts, so I really like sharing it in cake form! This cake is perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or any get-together!

    Apple Cider Doughnut Loaf Cake
    This is the cake you bake on the weekend and then eat a slice of every evening (or morning) throughout the week. It’s called meal prep.
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Cider Doughnut Loaf Cake

    18. Apple Skillet Cake

    The apple skillet cake is incredible but it's the salted caramel frosting that truly sets this recipe apart!

    Apple Skillet Cake With Salted Caramel Frosting Recipe
    This buttery cake is filled with soft, caramel-infused apples and topped with an easy caramel frosting It’s better to err on the side of underbaking the cake slightly, since it makes for a gooier end result.
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    Apple Skillet Cake With Salted Caramel Frosting Recipe

    19. Pumpkin Apple Dapple Cake - 

    If you're tired of traditional pumpkin desserts, this cinnamon apple pumpkin cake is a great compromise! It's easy to make and packed with flavorful bits of apple!

    Check out this recipe

    20. Cinnamon Apple Cake

    This cinnamon apple cake makes a delicious breakfast or dessert! It will keep for a week, so you can save the leftovers for a quick weekday snack.

    Cinnamon-Apple Cake Recipe
    This 5-star cinnamon apple cake is one of our best-ever recipes and can be served as dessert or a breakfast coffee cake. The cream cheese in the batter gives the cake lots of moisture.
    Check out this recipe

    21. Apple Pear Coffee Cake

    Apple and pear are a fabulous flavor combination that is way underrated. This coffee cake features both!

    Apple Pear Coffee Cake
    A friend gave me this apple pear coffee cake recipe to make for a breakfast I was hosting. The pan was empty before the breakfast was over! It’s one of my most-requested recipes, probably because it’s a bit different. —Joanne Hoschette, Paxton, Massachusetts
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Pear Coffee Cake

    22. Applesauce Cake

    Applesauce is often used to keep baked goods moist, and this cake is just that. It's a fairly quick and simple recipe that makes a breakfast or on-the-go snack!

    Applesauce Cake Recipe
    This applesauce cake with juicy raisins and walnuts is flavored with cinnamon and cloves. It’s delicious served warm for a special breakfast!
    Check out this recipe
    Applesauce Cake Recipe

    23. Chunky Apple Cake

    If you love apples, this chunky apple cake is as apple-flavored as it gets! Walnuts are added for texture and it's all coated in a simple, yet delicious, vanilla frosting.

    Chunky Apple Cake with Browned Butter Frosting
    Show ’em some fresh-from-the-oven love with this cinnamon-spiced cake filled with walnuts and hearty chunks of apple. The icing on top? Creamy vanilla browned butter frosting.
    Check out this recipe
    Chunky Apple Cake with Browned Butter Frosting

    24. Spiced Apple Upside Down Cake

    Everyone's had pineapple upside down cake, but what about apple upside down cake? With a blend of autumnal spices, this cake is perfect for fall!

    Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake
    “I like unusual desserts like this one,” says Mavis Diment of Marcus, Iowa. “Judging from the condition of my recipe card, this must be very good - a messy, well-worn card shows I’ve made this cake countless times.”
    Check out this recipe
    Spiced Apple Upside-Down Cake

    25. Applesauce Cupcakes

    Soft apple cupcakes covered with browned butter frosting, what's not to love?

    Applesauce Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting
    Serve these delightful cupcakes made with applesauce and topped with butter frosting – a delicious dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Applesauce Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting

    26. Caramel Apple Cake

    This caramel apple cake is perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving! The sticky caramel sauce is just heavenly.

    Kardea’s Caramel Apple Cake
    Get Kardea’s Caramel Apple Cake Recipe from Food Network
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    Kardea’s Caramel Apple Cake

    27. Apple Sour Cream Cake

    This apple sour cream cake is decadently moist, but not too sweet. If you prefer a breadier dessert, this one is perfect for you!

    Apple Sour Cream Cake Recipe - Food.com
    Love this cake! It is very moist, but not overly sweet. I got this recipe from a friend, who got it from a friend, who got it from a friend...
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Sour Cream Cake Recipe - Food.com

    28. Spiced Apple Cake

    A classic spiced apple cake is the perfect addition to any get-together! A whipped caramel topping makes it even more tasty!

    Spiced Apple Cake
    Get Spiced Apple Cake Recipe from Food Network
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    Spiced Apple Cake

    29. Apple Crumble Cake

    This homemade crumb cake is chock full of cinnamon apples and topped off with an extra crumbly streusel topping.

    Apple Crumb Cake - Sally’s Baking Addiction
    Deliciously easy and festive apple crumb cake with an extra thick layer of crumb topping. A classic breakfast that everyone loves!
    Check out this recipe
    Apple Crumb Cake - Sally’s Baking Addiction

    30. Toffee Apple Cake

    Toffee apple cake is a show stopping dessert! It's made with layers of spiced spongecake, vanilla icing, and a sweet and sticky caramel apple filling.

    Toffee apple cake recipe | BBC Good Food
    This showstopping bake is a celebration of classic apple desserts with spiced sponge, vanilla icing and a sticky caramel apple filling
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    Toffee apple cake recipe | BBC Good Food

    31. Dorset Apple Cake

    This rustic cake has chunks of tender apple and a finger-licking good demerara sugar topping!

    Dorset apple cake recipe | BBC Good Food
    Bake Edd Kimber’s rustic apple cake with chunks of sweet fruit and a crunchy demerara sugar topping. Find more baking recipes at BBC Good Food.
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    Dorset apple cake recipe | BBC Good Food

    🍰 More Incredible Cakes

    • Tres Leches Cake - This tres leches cake could not be more decadent with a fluffy whipped topping that is hard to resist!
    • Plum Cake - If you are wanting to branch out from apples, this upside-down plum cake is full of sweet fragrant spices!
    • Old Fashioned Raisin Cake - This incredible vintage dessert features a simple brown sugar frosting and plump, juicy raisins!
    • Mandarin Orange Cake - This mandarin orange cake is decadently moist and full of tropical flavor!
    • Jamaican Rum Cake - A Jamaican rum cake is another delicious version of a holiday fruitcake made with dark or coconut rum!
    • Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - This easy recipe yields the most delectably moist carrot cake and the cream cheese buttercream is tasty, too!

    One of these homemade apple cake recipes may become a new family tradition! Leave a comment below if you give any of these recipes a try and tell me how they turned out!

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    Best Apple Cake Recipes: Apple Dump Cake (+More Great Cakes To Bake!)

    These apple cake recipes are the perfect homemade desserts for celebrating holidays, birthdays, or just as an after dinner treat! This list features cakes for every season with plenty of fall flavors and sweet summery desserts! Try one or try them all, you won't be sorry you did!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 355kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 45 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 40 oz apple pie filling (2 20 to 21 oz cans)
    • 1 box yellow cake mix (white cake mix or spice cake mix also work)
    • ¾ cup butter (melted - or use 18 oz Sprite/7 Up/Sierra Mist lemon lime soda)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9 x 13 baking pan with butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add the apple pie filling, distributing as an even bottom layer.
      40 oz apple pie filling
    • Pour the boxed yellow cake mix over the apple pie filling. Gently shake or tamp the pan on the counter to spread the cake mix evenly.
      1 box yellow cake mix
    • Next, add the melted butter. Pour the butter over as much of the cake mix surface as possible.
      ¾ cup butter
    • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes or until golden browned on the top and bubbling around the sides of the pan. Allow the apple dump cake to cool slightly before serving, if desired, for about 15 minutes.

    Equipment You May Need

    9x13 baking pan
    Glass Bowls (Microwave Safe)
    Silicone Spatula Set

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 60g (20%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Cholesterol: 31mg (10%) | Sodium: 459mg (20%) | Potassium: 66mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 32g (36%) | Vitamin A: 377IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 98mg (10%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
    Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
    Apple Cake Recipes, Apple Dump Cake, best apple cakes to bake, fall apple cakes
    Course 9x13 Cakes, Cake Recipes, Cobblers & Crisp Recipes, Dessert, Fruit Desserts
    Cuisine American

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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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