Hey there sugar pies!
Today, I’ve got a real treat for you! We’re gonna make two incredible apple cake recipes that are sure to knock your socks off! These cakes are so yummy, we might just have to call them “sock-knocker-offers!”
First up, we’ve got a cake made with yellow cake mix and apple pie filling. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “A cake made with a mix? That’s cheating!” But hear me out, my darlings. This cake is so good, nobody will even know you didn’t make it from scratch.
To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. Then, in a large bowl, combine one box of yellow cake mix, one can of apple pie filling (make sure to chop up the apples a bit), and three eggs. Mix everything together until well combined (I use a hand mixer for this part).
Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, I like to keep it simple and use a can of cream cheese frosting (hey, we already used a mix, remember?). Spread that creamy goodness all over the top of the cake, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies.
Now, for our second cake, we’ve got a caramel apple cake that will make your taste buds do a happy dance. This cake is so decadent, you might need to loosen your belt a notch or two before you eat it!
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 2 eggs. Beat in 1 cup of applesauce and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing well after each addition.
Fold in 2 cups of diced apples and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, you can make the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1/4 cup of corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top. Don’t be afraid to be generous with the sauce – the more, the merrier!
There you have it, my lovelies – two delicious apple cakes that are sure to impress. I mean, who wouldn’t be impressed by a sock-knocker-offer cake, am I right?
So grab your apron and let’s get baking! And if you happen to have any leftover cake, just remember that it’s always acceptable to have cake for breakfast. I won’t tell if you won’t!
Love and buttercream frosting,
Your favorite funny person
