Coffee Cake Using Cake Mix And Apple Pie Filling
Who doesn't love a warm and comforting slice of coffee cake with a cup of coffee in the morning? This recipe for coffee cake using cake mix and apple pie filling is not only easy to make, but it's also absolutely delicious. Plus, it's the perfect way to use up that extra can of apple pie filling that's been sitting in your pantry. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the instructions on the box.
4. Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Spoon the apple pie filling over the cake batter.
6. Pour the rest of the cake batter over the apple pie filling.
7. Top the cake with the butter, brown sugar, pecan, and cinnamon mixture.
8. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Variations:
This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be adapted to your liking. Here are a few variations you can try:
Blueberry Coffee Cake:
Substitute the apple pie filling for a can of blueberry pie filling. Top the cake with a mixture of 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1/4 cup cold butter.
Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake:
Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the cake batter before pouring it into the baking dish. Top the cake with a mixture of 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup cold butter.
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake:
Top the cake with a mixture of 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cold butter, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
Conclusion:
This coffee cake using cake mix and apple pie filling is a simple and delicious way to start your morning. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a warm and comforting slice of coffee cake in no time. Plus, with the variations listed above, you can mix things up and try something new every time you make it.
