Hi Liz! I did add a few chopped pecans to the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Serve right away or cover the cake pan with a lid and store on the counter until serving. If too thick, beat in more milk (1 tsp at a time). Use a whisk to stir the mixture until it’s smooth. With silicone bundt pans you can push the cake out because of the flexible structure of the “pan”. Once the cake is done baking, drizzle the glaze over the cake. Cool 15 minutes before turning over onto a plate or cake stand.  Excellent without topping.Â. Top with remaining batter, then sprinkle the rest of the filling mixture over the top of the cake. This easy apple cinnamon cake will become your favorite fall cake and your house will smell like Cinnabon! I baked this mesmerizing cake for him and must say he was really surprised seeing it and he loved it. Beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/4 cup milk until thick. That sounds delicious!! Pour glaze over top of cake and allow to set before serving. I didn’t have sourcream so substituted 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup ricotta. Definitely will make this again! Hi Lily! Powdered sugar is a critical ingredient for the glaze – but you could skip the glaze and the cake will still be delicious! Because delicious shouldn't be difficult, my recipes feature simple ingredients + easy prep without sacrificing flavor. I’m wondering how it would taste with a spice cake mix? Can you you replace it with pudding or cream cheese? Usually, I make this quick coffee cake as a sour cream coffee cake but by making a few swaps, I was able to make it a better for us. top 10 essential dessert recipes free! Use a rubber spatula to spread cake batter. **** thumbs up! Sally has a great post about freezing cake: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/how-to-freeze-cakes/, 92. So easy. Followed the cake recipe exactly and it came out delicious. 58 Comments. I think they would turn out great as cupcakes! Add in the apples and mix by hand until incorporated. In a mixing bowl combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Thanks for the amazing recipe. If you make this recipe, tag @beth_thefirstyear on instagram! Pour half of the batter into the bundt pan. How To Make Cake Mix Coffee Cake. Recommended apples include: granny smith, honey crisp, or gala. 18 %, (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix. Top with remaining batter followed by remaining filling. Used 3 apples instead of 2 (needed to use them up) and also used 1/2 cup whole-fat plain yogurt and half cup sour cream. Bake at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes or until done. I haven’t tried it myself yet. Use a butter knife or spatula to swirl this mixture into the cake batter. No. For the cream cheese recipe, is it supposed to be 1/4 cup milk? Easy apple coffee cake made with yellow cake mix, fresh apples and lots of cinnamon sugar swirled in. A lot of the brown sugar filling bakes right into the mix, making the cake extra moist and flavorful. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I have 2 smaller Bundt pans so I separated the batter into the 2 turned out great! Hi Brooke! We have 3 GALA apple trees on our farm so I used those. Year old man with no baking experience easily makes this coffee cake. Easy apple coffee cake made with yellow cake mix, fresh apples and lots of cinnamon sugar swirled in. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides occasionally. Your email address will not be published. Hi Heide! Required fields are marked *. YOUR CHOICE: pour the glaze over the warm cake or let the cake cool completely then add the glaze. Your email address will not be published. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, mix with a spoon to combine. Dice the apples into small pieces. Keep up your sharing with us. Thanks for catching that! can I make the cake ahead of time / does it need to be refrigerated, what to use in place of a yellow cake mix. Combine all filling ingredients and sprinkle half evenly over batter. I will add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream or dollop of whip cream. This is fabulous! Thank you for this delicious recipe. // Grease and flour a bundt cake pan; set aside. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil, and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer. Wow! Can I use nuts in it? The people at my Senior Comlex will love this!!!! I actually changed this recipe up today and instead of apples, I used a can of whole cranberry sauce and swirled it in along with the cinnamon mix. Set aside the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Thank you so much for your kind comment Mary! Thanks for the brilliant idea! I would recommend following the baking time on the back of the cake box as a reference for the cupcakes! 56.7 g I was initially concerned that I couldn’t call this a “coffee cake.” But google says that a coffee cake is a cake, often cinnamon flavored, with drizzled white icing – this cake definitely fits that description! I’m making this today (for work tomorrow) with a Butter Golden cake mix. Hi April! I haven’t tried this recipe with pudding or cream cheese – let me know how it turns out if you do! This easy coffee cake recipe is perfect for weekend breakfast together and family gatherings! Remove 3 tbsp and sprinkle over the apples. Made this cake tonight for my boyfriend’s birthday. I just took mine out of the oven. Be sure to dice the apples into small pieces so they soften during baking. Pour the cake mixture into the 9x13 inch pan, smooth with a spatula. https://www.food.com/recipe/cinnamon-streusel-coffee-cake-85469 3.9 oz vanilla instant pudding mix, (1 small box). This is for sure the easiest way to make apple coffee cake! Hi! I haven’t tried freezing the entire pan myself. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Thanks for sharing the apple coffe cake recipe.I will try to make this at home. Subscribe to The First Year newsletter to get our recipes sent to your inbox! Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1/4 cup butter in a medium bowl using a fork or your fingers to cut in the butter. Combine all ingredients for cake and mix well. If the apple pieces are too large, they won’t become fully soft. You can make this apple coffee cake with sour cream the day before you serve it and store it on the counter in an airtight container. I’ve received so many compliments already and was told it tasted like a bakery made it! Combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and butter in a medium bowl. Are you sprinkling the 3 tablespoons over the apples or the rest of the mixture after you remove  3 tablespoons? Spray your baking pan with a non-stick baking spray with flour; Cake batter is extremely thick! Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture all over the cake. Will definitely be making this again-and soon.   Added chopped pecans. Pour glaze over top of cake and let it run down the sides. Your email address will not be published. Just made this and it smells amazing! I’m thinking of using this recipe. Easy to make and so moist and delicious, no one would ever believe it starts with a cake mix. The cake is moist, very moist. Hi Nancy! The rest of the mixture gets swirled on top of the cake in step 5! Use a butter knife or small spatula. I would think a spice cake mix would be so delicious! Mix cinnamon filling and Streusel topping before hand. You can mix it by hand, but it will take longer.