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Recipes Using Cake Mix

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 55 minutes
With endless flavor options and quick prep! So easy, so versatile. Transform boxed cake mix into bakery-worthy treats!
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Ingredients
  

For our featured Apple Coffee Cake Recipe, you'll need:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 3 large eggs , at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (can substitute with melted butter or applesauce for a healthier version)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup sour cream (Greek yogurt works as an excellent substitute)
  • 2 medium apples , peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

For the cinnamon streusel topping:

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cold butter , cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Pan
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or spray with non-stick cooking spray. For a more impressive presentation, you can use a bundt pan, but be sure to grease every crevice thoroughly.
    Step 2: Create the Cake Batter
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and sour cream. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined. The sour cream is your secret ingredient here—it adds incredible moisture and richness that transforms the boxed mix into something that tastes completely homemade.
    Step 3: Prepare the Apples
    Toss the diced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl until evenly coated. This pre-seasoning step ensures the apple flavor penetrates throughout the cake rather than remaining isolated.
    Step 4: Make the Streusel Topping
    In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts if using. Keep this mixture refrigerated until ready to use for the best texture contrast.
    Step 5: Assemble and Bake
    Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Layer half the seasoned apples over the batter, then sprinkle with one-third of the streusel mixture. Add remaining batter, top with remaining apples, and finish with the rest of the streusel topping.
    Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown, and your kitchen will fill with an irresistible cinnamon-apple aroma.
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