Pumpkin Apple Cake
Few desserts capture the flavors of fall quite like this Pumpkin Apple Spice Cake recipe that’s topped with cream cheese frosting.
Sweet pumpkin, fresh chopped apples, and warm spices come together in a moist bundt cake that’s just as perfect for family gatherings as it is with an afternoon cup of coffee.
Why I Love This Pumpkin Apple Spice Cake Recipe
When the leaves start to turn and it’s harvest time on the farm, we always have a box of spice cake mix in the cupboard.
Our first use was with this wildly popular Pumpkin Carrot Cake. The result is a steady stream of new recipe experiments including our Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cake Mix.
We have an orchard nearby and love adding pecans and a layer of apples to create an original and enjoyable combination of flavors.
What You’ll Love:
- Starts with a boxed cake mix for convenience while delivering homemade pumpkin spice flavor.
- The bundt pan gives this cake an elegant look, but it’s just as easy to make in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Using a can of frosting sweetens the fall treat and saves time.
Ingredients Needed To Make Pumpkin Apple Cake
- Box Spice Cake Mix – a carrot cake mix can be used interchangeably if needed.
- Eggs
- Pureed Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Baking Apples – we like Granny Smith, Jonathan, Braeburn, Honeycrisp or another tart to lightly sweet apple.
- Pecans – chopped or pieces are an optional way to add some crunch and fall flavor.
- Cream Cheese Frosting – a can or batch of homemade works great.
Step By Step Instructions
Generously coat a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray and preheat oven to 350℉.
Using an electric mixer stir together spice cake mix, pureed pumpkin, eggs and pumpkin pie spice.
Once mixed well fold in pecans.
Spoon half of the pumpkin spice batter into the bottom of the bundt pan. Take care to spoon into the center of the pan and then gently smooth to the edges to prevent drips on the side from burning while baking.
Next add a layer of peeled and finely chopped apples.
Then spoon the remaining batter over top and gently smooth out.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
Let cake rest for about 10 minutes after coming out of the oven and then cover with a cooling rack and flip over. Gently tap until cake comes lose and rests on the cooling rack.
Let cool and transfer to a serving platter. Coat with frosting and enjoy!
More Great Fall Desserts to Enjoy
- Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
- Country Apple Dumplings recipe
- Pumpkin Pie Cake recipe
- Pumpkin Spice Honey Bun Cake
Pumpkin Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box spice cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 15 ounce can pureed pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 1/2 cups firm apples coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 16 ounces cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and generously grease all sides of a bundt pan.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl combine cake mix, pureed pumpkin, eggs and pumpkin pie spice.15.25 ounce box spice cake mix, 2 eggs, 15 ounce can pureed pumpkin, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Fold in pecans.3/4 cup pecans
- Pour half of the batter into the bundt pan.
- Coarsely chop apples. Layer on top of batter. Then pour remaining batter over the apples.2 1/2 cups firm apples
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rest cake for 10 minutes and then invert on a cooling rack.
- Allow to cool and frost.16 ounces cream cheese frosting
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