Last Updated on October 22, 2022
This apple pie bread recipe with yellow cake mix is quick to make and packed with autumn flavors. It goes great with ice cream, nuts, and honey!
What You Need To Make An Apple Pie Bread Recipe With Yellow Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) of yellow cake mix of your choice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups shredded Granny Smith apples, peeled
Ingredients for the toppings
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, optional
Equipment
- Two 8-inch loaf pans
- Non-stick baking paper
- Non-stick cooking spray (or melted butter)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Grater
- Cooling rack
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
To start, preheat your oven to 360ºF (180ºC). Then, line two loaf pans with non-stick baking paper. Make sure that the baking paper fits over the sides and out of the pan. It will make it easier to lift out.
Then, you can also spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Or, brush it with melted butter.
Next, measure out all of your ingredients and prepare the apples.
Make sure they are cored, peeled, and completely shredded.
Step 2: Make the cake batter base
To start, add the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Mix them well to ensure they are well distributed. Set them aside.
Next, whisk together the oil, heavy cream, and eggs in another bowl. Once you have a uniform mixture, set it aside as well.
Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry cake mixture. Mix the batter on medium speed for roughly 2 minutes. Remember to scrape down the sides to ensure the batter mixes evenly.
Step 3: Add the apples
Just before your batter is completely mixed, add the shredded apples. Fold them in gently to avoid overworking the batter. Make sure they are evenly distributed.
Step 4: Bake the apple pie bread
Divide the batter between the two lined loaf pans. Then, bake them for roughly 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out completely clean.
Remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature.
Step 5: Make the topping
While the cake is cooling, make the cinnamon sugar topping. Whisk together the caster sugar and ground cinnamon. The sugar should be completely discolored. That’s when you know it has been mixed well.
You can also start making ice cream balls or whip the cream – whichever you choose.
Step 6: Assemble and serve your apple pie bread
Finally, once your loaves of bread have cooled, dust the tops with cinnamon sugar. Slice the bread and serve it with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Expert Tips And Tricks
- Many people will probably be wondering whether or not you can add big apple pieces to the bread. You can, but we don’t recommend it. As the apple softens when it’s cooked, it will shrink. Simultaneously, the bread structure sets in place. So, when the apples shrink, it leaves gaps in the bread. This ultimately causes the loaf to sink in.
- The spiced we added to this recipe is entirely optional. however, it does create a beautiful symphony of autumn and winter flavors alongside the juicy apples. You can adjust the spices according to your liking.
- To keep the shredded apples from discoloring, add them to a bowl with ice water and lemon juice. Then, before you add them to the bread batter, squeeze out all of the excess water. You can have a look at this article for more ways you can avoid browning.
- There are a ton of delicious toppings you can add to this apple pie bread recipe with yellow cake mix. Some of our favorites include nuts, caramel or butterscotch sauce, and honey.
- If you are lucky enough to have any leftover apple bread, place it inside an airtight container and leave it at room temperature. It will last about 4 days before starting to go a little stale.
- You can also freeze apple pie bread for up to 6 months! But, only do this if you have to. Freshly baked apple bread will always be better.
Preparations Times And Servings
| Preparation Times | Baking Times | Servings |
| 15 minutes | 45-50 minutes | 10-12 |
Final Thoughts – Apple Pie Bread Recipe With Yellow Cake Mix
We hope that you enjoyed this apple pie bread recipe with yellow cake mix. And, if you have any questions or topping suggestions for this loaf, let us know in the comments below!
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FAQs
Does apple bread need to be refrigerated?
You don't need to refrigerate apple bread. It is similar to most cakes and bread that can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. That being said, you can keep it in the fridge to extend the shelf life.
Is it better to slice or dice apples for apple pie?
It really doesn't matter. At the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference. As long as the apple pieces are the same size, you can cut stars out of them! The uniform size will allow the apples to cook at the same speed and have the same final texture.
What kind of apples are good for bread?
Many experts say that the best type of apple to use for making bread (and baking in general) is one with a balanced sweet and tart flavor. The easiest and most affordable option is Granny Smith apples and Pinata apples. They both have an amazing cooked texture and develop even more flavor as they are baked.
Why is my apple bread so dense?
The main reason bread and cakes come out with a dense texture is because they have been overworked. For apple bread specifically, you've likely overworked the batter. It could also be because the recipe contains too many eggs or too much flour.
Why is my apple bread crumbly?
The most likely cause of crumbly apple bread is because the recipe contained too much fat or too much leavening. It could also be because the recipe called for too many dry ingredients, like flour. Crumbly apple bread is rarely caused by over-baking. Yes, the bread will be much drier in texture, but it won't be crumbly per se.
Apple Pie Bread Recipe With Yellow Cake Mix In 6 Easy Steps
Equipment
- Two 8-inch loaf pans
- Non-stick baking paper
- Non-stick cooking spray (or melted butter)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Knife
- Grater
- cooling rack
Ingredients
Ingredients for the bread
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) of yellow cake mix of your choice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups shredded Granny Smith apples (peeled)
Ingredients for the toppings
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredientsTo start, preheat your oven to 360ºF (180ºC). Then, line two loaf pans with non-stick baking paper. Make sure that the baking paper fits over the sides and out of the pan. It will make it easier to lift out.Then, you can also spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Or, brush it with melted butter.Next, measure out all of your ingredients and prepare the apples.Make sure they are cored, peeled, and completely shredded.
- Make the cake batter baseTo start, add the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Mix them well to ensure they are well distributed. Set them aside.Next, whisk together the oil, heavy cream, and eggs in another bowl. Once you have a uniform mixture, set it aside as well.Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry cake mixture. Mix the batter on medium speed for roughly 2 minutes. Remember to scrape down the sides to ensure the batter mixes evenly.1 box (15.25 ounces) of yellow cake mix of your choice, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 cup canola oil, 3/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature, 3 large eggs, room temperature, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Add the applesJust before your batter is completely mixed, add the shredded apples. Fold them in gently to avoid overworking the batter. Make sure they are evenly distributed.2 cups shredded Granny Smith apples (peeled)
- Bake the apple pie breadDivide the batter between the two lined loaf pans. Then, bake them for roughly 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out completely clean.Remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature.
- Make the toppingWhile the cake is cooling, make the cinnamon sugar topping. Whisk together the caster sugar and ground cinnamon. The sugar should be completely discolored. That's when you know it has been mixed well.You can also start making ice cream balls or whip the cream - whichever you choose.1/2 cup caster sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Assemble and serve your apple pie breadFinally, once your loaves of bread have cooled, dust the tops with cinnamon sugar. Slice the bread and serve it with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)