Ingredients
Cake:
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1 box yellow cake mix (no pudding mix)
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¾ cup fresh apple cider (reduce for stronger flavor)
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½ cup sweetened applesauce
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3 large eggs (room temp)
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
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¼ cup melted butter
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep – Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or parchment-line a 9×13 pan.
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Mix Batter – Combine cake mix, cider, applesauce, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed 2 min, just until smooth.
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Bake – Pour into pan, spread evenly. Bake 25–30 min, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Top While Hot – Immediately brush cake with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over top.
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Cool & Serve – Let cool 20–30 min for topping to set. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temp.
Notes
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Cake must be HOT when topping is added for the crunch to form.
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For deeper apple flavor, simmer 1 cup cider to ¾ cup before adding.
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Add diced apples or nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 Cal per serving
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 3g