Johnny Appleseed Cake
- SERVES
- 18
- COOK TIME
- 35 Min
All of us apple lovers owe Johnny Appleseed a big thanks for his delicious deeds, and our Johnny Appleseed Cake is a great way to enjoy that tasty and nutritious fruit.
What You'll Need
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
- 4 eggs
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients by hand or with an electric mixer. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
- Dollup with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an even tastier treat.
- Any combination of cake mix and pie filling will work. Use your imagination to come up with your own favorite new desserts!
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Grilling Guy
Apr 24, 2018
I'm going to try this with chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling.
jkschmid 5867446
Oct 17, 2015
I think I must have missed the answer to the question about using fresh apples. I really would prefer using fresh. Thanks.
Test Kitchen Team
Oct 19, 2015
Unfortunately, in this recipe, fresh apples cannot be used since you'll need the gooey sauce from the can to mix the cake. If you'd like to make an apple cake with fresh apples, we recommend checking out our recipes for: Apple Pudding, Easy Apple Cake, or No Bother Apple Cake.
pnlewis 4547009
Jan 29, 2015
I make this using a caramel cake mix and apple pie filling I canned this fall. It's a light, moist cake that's excellent!
nab123 8800985
Oct 07, 2014
oooops I forgot to state for those CARB WATCHERS! I also made this with a sugar free cake mix and sugar free apple pie filling. Was excellent could not tell the difference!
nab123 8800985
Oct 07, 2014
I love this recipe. However I also love butter. I melt a stick of butter in a 9x13 pan and set aside. I add cinnamon and nutmeg to the mix along with 1/2 C of raisins and 1/2 C dried cranberries. Pour into the pan with the melted butter. Shake a cinnamon and sugar mixture all over the top of the cake and then bake. The cinnamon and sugar makes a nice crunchy top, no frosting needed.
Jayce01
Aug 04, 2014
I was so glad to get this recipe! I have always made it with German chocolate cake mix and it is delicious, too.
sldonbrosky 016095 1
Apr 25, 2014
My girls at work loved this cake. I did add cinnamon and cloves to the cake mix. Thanks for an easy recipe.
kathrynpuffe 12224 66
Dec 30, 2013
I've been making these cake since I first bought my Mr. Food cookbook 2 decades ago - I've always loved it best with butter cake mix (less sweet yet richer tasting) or butter pecan cake mix, when I can find it. I also like to make a quick streusel topping for it, or if I'm short on time I just top it with 1 cup of chopped walnuts that have been mixed with a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Yum, yum, yum!
geearch 5212016
Oct 27, 2013
I made this last weekend for my son's Birthday party. It was a hit & so easy to make.
geearch 5212016
Oct 27, 2013
I made this for my son's Birthday party last weekend. Everyone loved it & it was so easy to make!
Cloggingal 7760539
Oct 14, 2013
I am wondering if there is any way I can make this with fresh apples instead of apple pie filling???
joycea112 6516249
Oct 13, 2013
Trying to figure out if you would add all ingredients that the cake mix calls for, along with the others, or just the mix itself, with the apples and eggs...??? Directions aren't too explanatory on this one. Just want to know before deciding which Johnny Appleseed recipe to try for the first time... Any suggestions??
Test Kitchen Team
Oct 14, 2013
In this recipe, the only ingredients you add are the cake mix, apple pie filling and 4 eggs. That's it! Enjoy!
noah11 7976731
Oct 12, 2013
I live in Central PA. Will be making this cake today but as with many recipes on this website, I cannot find the same size box/jar/container, etc. that some of the recipes call for. This recipe was an example as I could not find an 18.25 oz. box of any cake mix. Largest I could find was 16.5. Hoping it will turn out!!
Test Kitchen Team
Oct 14, 2013
We have found that those extra couple of ounces do not effect the outcome of the recipe. Enjoy!
melissaeverett608 9900777
Oct 05, 2013
OMG THIS SO GOOD. It was so easy to make and my man loved it.
S48tal 8171427
Dec 06, 2012
Yep! Another keeper!!! Tried this today; had only a 'spice cake mix' and added the 'apple filling' wonderful! Thank you "all" again for the easy, tasty recipes! Sincerely, 'little ole' Ohio cook,' Sherry
S48tal 8171427
Oct 25, 2012
Mr.Food, thank you for the answer to my question ......... about a 'cake with pudding in the mix.' I'll be trying this tomorrow and am sure I won't be disappointed! Everything I've made from your site has been delicious! Thank you again, 'Little ole' Ohio cook, Sherry
lkap811 6871292
Feb 19, 2013
I have the same question about using cake mix with pudding in the mix. This sounds so easy and delicious that I'd like to make it for my daughter's B'day, tomorrow. Thanks
S48tal 8171427
Oct 03, 2012
Mr. Food, I have a question .......... Can cake mix (with pudding in the mix) be used??? Thank you again for all your 'delicious recipes'! Little ole' Ohio cook, Sherry
whosyournana 96222 26
Sep 19, 2012
this is a lot like an applebutter cake I've made. 4 eggs & add 1 cup of applebutter and 1/3 cup veg oil bake 35 - 40 minutes @ 350 I am going to try this one for weekend crowd
jap1cap2 9133884
Feb 21, 2012
I tried this and loved it. Great potluck cake. I added some applepie spice and frosted the top with a cinnamon infused cream cheese frosting. Wow
PMCook
Feb 20, 2012
cken, you just use the cake mix, pie filling and eggs. No need for the extra oil and water required on the package instructions.
pamalamajama
Feb 20, 2012
For years I have used devil's food cake and cherry pie filling. I have also used spice cake with the apple fie filling. It is so easy to make something fast, simple and great tasting.
cken
Feb 20, 2012
Do you make the cake mix according to the recipe on the box and THEN add the extra or do you just use dry cake mix and the pie filling and eggs?
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