Cinnamon Apple Cake

By now you guys are well aware of a few things: I love all things fall flavors, I’m a cinnamon addict, and I dont consider myself the best baker. Since baking is way more of a science than an art and requires you to actually follow the rules, something I (shockingly) do not enjoy to do in the kitchen, I am constantly messing things up. However, this cake is an absolute win and I know you all will love it. Thanks to the Simple Mills limited edition apple cinnamon muffin mix, this baby is packed with fall flavors. Plus, I obviously added some flare and touch to make it extra Freckled Foodie approved.

To make, I followed the box instructions with a few caveats. One, I subbed applesauce for two of the eggs (1/4 cup of apple sauce per 1 egg) mainly because we were running low on eggs, but also because I wanted to provide that extra apple flavor and more of a dense/mushy cake substance, which I personally love. I also added in some sauteed cinnamon/nutmeg apples to both the mix and on top of the cake. While the mix definitely packs some flavor, I wanted some chunks of real apple with every bit. Plus, I love the scent of sauteed apples in our kitchen, it truly screams FALL IS HERE.

Once I had the mix ready to go, I popped it in a cake tray and in to the oven it went. Once finished baking, I topped with the rest of the apples and then also a yogurt drizzle, which I made by thinning some vanilla yogurt with a bit of water. This guaranteed a bit of creaminess with every bite but, to no one’s surprise, I obviously served this alongside some vanilla ice cream for the full effect. Heck, it was my #dailydoseofdessert and it was amazing. Don’t sleep on this one! It is the perfect Thanksgiving or Friendsigving dessert for this holiday season.

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Cinnamon Apple Cake

Yield: 8-10

Author: Cameron Rogers

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 45 Min

One big fall flavored hug

Ingredients

• Simple Mills apple cinnamon bread mix (1 box)
• Apple (2)
• Vanilla yogurt (1/4 cup)
• Egg (1)
• Apple sauce (1/2 cup)
• Coconut oil (1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon)
• Water (1/2 cup)
• Vanilla (2 teaspoons)
• Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
• Nutmeg (2 teaspoons)

Instructions

1. Chop the apples into ¼ inch pieces and toss in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of melted coconut oil, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon on nutmeg
2. On a hot skillet, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and sauté the apples for ~10 minutes, or until they soften and remove from the heat and set aside
3. In a bowl, combine 1 egg, ½ cup apple sauce, ½ cup water, ¼ cup melted coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
4. Whisk the ingredients in the bowl well and then add in the Simple Mills apple cinnamon bread mix and combine well
5. Add in ¼ of the sautéed apples to this mixture and combine well
6. Pour into a cake pan and bake in the oven at 325 degrees for around 30-35 minutes, or until fully cooked through
7. Remove from the oven and pour the remaining sautéed apples on top
8. In a bowl, combine ¼ cup of vanilla yogurt with 1 tablespoon of water and mix well to thin the yogurt
9. Splatter / drizzle the yogurt on top
10. Serve hot alone or alongside vanilla ice cream

Allergen Information

1. Gluten free
2. Dairy free (depending on yogurt used)
3. Soy free
4. Vegetarian

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