Indulge in the irresistible blend of two classic favorites with this Apple Pie Coffee Cake made effortlessly using cake mix. This delectable treat combines the comforting warmth of apple pie filling with the sweet, crumbly goodness of coffee cake!
Perfectly moist, spiced, and topped with a buttery crumble, this delicious cake is a delightful twist on traditional desserts that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Enjoy the flavors of fall in every bite with this perfect dessert! This apple pie coffee cake recipe with a cup of coffee in the morning or with a cup of tea for a sweet treat in the afternoon just like this Bisquick coffee cake! For the coffee cake lover in your life, this cake is perfect!
Cake mix is a fantastic ingredient to keep in your pantry. I love using it to make 3 Ingredient Apple Muffins, 3 Ingredient Lemon Cookies, and 2 Ingredient Banana Muffins.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy to make! This is a great recipe to make when you don't have a ton of time or energy but you want a flavorful dessert.
- It's made with ingredients you probably already have at home! Everyone has boxed cake mix in the pantry and usually a can of apple pie filling. Add a few more ingredients and you have a perfect Fall dessert.
- It's full of Fall flavors! This is a Fall favorite recipe in my house. Apples and cinnamon just scream Fall! When you get the itch to make Fall recipes, this recipe should be top of the list!
Ingredients to Gather
You only need a few simple ingredients for this Apple Pie Coffee Cake recipe!
- Cake Mix. You can use yellow cake mix or white cake mix. One box of cake mix of your favorite cake mix. Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, or store brand are all great options.
- Can of apple pie filling. A can of apple pie filling is usually in the baking aisle of your local grocery store.
- Sour cream. This is to add a little more moisture into the cake batter. A full fat Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream if that is what you have on hand.
- Eggs. To keep the batter together.
See printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
How To Make Apple Pie Coffee Cake with Cake Mix
Tips and Tricks
- To make the filling even easier to mix together, use an electric mixer. Mix the batter on low speed and then mix in the apple filling with a wooden spoon so the apples do not get chopped too small.
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well. Use melted butter or cooking spray to grease the pan. This apple cinnamon coffee cake has a lot of sugar in it and in the streusel topping, so it will stick to the pan.
- To easily mix the brown sugar crumble, use a pastry blender. This will mix the streusel topping well and it will get the job done quickly.
- This is great with homemade whipped cream or your favorite whipped cream!
Variations to Apple Pie Coffee Cake
- Use homemade apple pie filling. If you can regularly or you like to make your own apple pie filling, feel free to use that! You will want 2 cups of apple pie filling. You can even use homemade applesauce if you have some in the refrigerator.
- Change the shape of the baking dish. This recipe makes a great 9x13 inch pan, but you can also use a bundt pan and make a thicker cake. You'll need to increase the baking time to 45-55 minutes since the batter is thicker.
- Add a maple glaze. To take this cake to the next level, add a glaze to the cooled cake. Mix together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Mix well and drizzle over the cake.
- Change up the fruit. You can use a can of blueberry pie filling, cherry pie filling, or peach pie filling and make this cake with any of those options instead of apple pie filling.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover coffee cake on the counter topped with plastic wrap or parchment paper. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days. You can also cut the cake into pieces and place the pieces in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
This is a great cake to freeze too! Cut the cake into slices and freeze it for up to 3 months. Make sure to wrap it in plastic wrap first.
You can also freeze the cake whole in a freezer. Make sure it is covered with plastic wrap or parchment paper and cover it tightly. To defrost this cake, place it on the counter for 24 hours and serve when ready.
Apple Pie Coffee Cake FAQs
In this recipe, you do need to cook the apples first. A great recipe using fresh apples would be this all in one apple cake.
Yes! Instead of white cake mix or yellow cake mix, use spice cake mix. Don't add any other cinnamon to the batter because that will overpower the flavor of the cake.
It is called a coffee cake because this type of cake is often served alongside a hot cup of coffee for an afternoon treat or a dessert.
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📖 Recipe
Apple Pie Coffee Cake (with Cake Mix)
Ingredients
- 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
- ¼ cup Butter Cubed
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 ½ cups Sour Cream
- 1 can Apple Pie FIlling 21 ounce can
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or melted butter. Set that aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, add ½ cup of the cake mix, brown sugar, and the cubed butter. Mix the ingredients well until a crumble forms. Set that aside.
- In a large bowl, add the rest of the cake mix, the eggs, sour cream, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Open the can of apple pie filling and chop the apples on a cutting board. Rough chop them so the apples are smaller, into about 1 inch pieces.
- Add the apples to the large mixing bowl with the cake batter. Mix well.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar crumble to the top of the cake. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes or until the top of the cake is golden brown and a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
- Serve this cake with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or your favorite whipped cream.
Notes
- To make the filling even easier to mix together, use an electric mixer. Mix the batter on low speed and then mix in the apple filling with a wooden spoon so the apples do not get chopped too small.
- To easily mix the brown sugar crumble, use a pastry blender. This will mix the streusel topping well and it will get the job done quickly.
- Store leftover coffee cake on the counter topped with plastic wrap or parchment paper. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days. You can also cut the cake into pieces and place the pieces in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Kim says
Easy and delicious! I needed to bring something to two people as their breakfast or dessert, but I also wanted to taste it first;) so I baked it in two smaller pans. They get one and I taste and enjoy the other! Win - win!
I put it in the oven and realized it doesn’t have oil or butter , which concerned me. But no need for concern!
ROBERTWHITTINGTON says
Fantastic i love it ! 😍
ROBERTWHITTINGTON says
Love this groovy recipe On thee Apples i like it i love it ❤