Best 6 Apple Cake Filling Recipes

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Apple cake filling is a versatile dessert ingredient that can be used to create a variety of delicious treats, from classic apple pies and cakes to muffins, scones, and even ice cream. Whether you're looking for a simple filling that highlights the natural flavor of apples or a more complex one with added spices, nuts, or dried fruit, there's an apple cake filling recipe out there to suit your taste. In this article, we'll explore some of the most popular apple cake filling recipes, providing tips and tricks for getting the perfect consistency and flavor every time. So whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, read on for some inspiration and guidance on how to make the best apple cake filling.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PIE FILLING COFFEE CAKE



Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake image

In the Test Kitchen, we love coffee cake and this is a super easy recipe. The cake starts with a cake mix but adding a little bit of cinnamon pumps up the flavor. Apple pie filling is dolloped onto the batter. As the dense cake bakes, it surrounds the apple filling. So, when cut the apples are a surprise. Drizzled on top is a...

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

CAKE
1 pkg white cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c sour cream
3 eggs
1/4 c water
*1 can(s) apple pie filling (21 oz)
GLAZE
1 c confectioners' sugar
1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350º F.
  • 2. Beat the first 5 ingredients with a mixer until well blended.
  • 3. Pour into a greased and floured (or spray with Pam) 13×9-inch pan. Top with spoonfuls of pie filling. The cake will bake up over the filling.
  • 4. Bake 35 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 5. Cool 10 min.
  • 6. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk. If the glaze is too thick to drizzle, add milk, by teaspoonfuls, until desired consistency.
  • 7. Drizzle over cake. Cool completely before slicing.
  • 8. *Substitute: Change the flavor of the coffee cake by preparing with your favorite pie filling, such as blueberry, apple or strawberry.

OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE WITH APPLE-NUT FILLING



Old Fashioned Sour Cream Coffee Cake With Apple-Nut Filling image

A classic old fashioned recipe because you cook the apple filling before adding it to the cake. We loved it!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups chopped apples
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (I use walnuts)
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
3 cups flour (all purpose or whole wheat)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F; grease a 12-cup Bundt pan or a 10x4-inch tube pan.
  • Prepare apple-nut filling: Cook all ingredients, except nuts, over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until apples are tender. This will take approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in nuts. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed, 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat well between each addition on low speed.
  • Spread 1/3 of the batter (about 2 cups) in the baking pan. Top with 1/3 of the filling. Repeat this pattern 2 more times, until all batter and filling have been used.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then turnout onto a serving plate and cool completely.
  • To prepare glaze: Mix all ingredients until smooth, then drizzle over cooled coffee cake.

OLD-FASHIONED STACK CAKE WITH APPALACHIAN APPLE BUTTER FILLING



Old-Fashioned Stack Cake with Appalachian Apple Butter Filling image

I found this old-fashion stack cake recipe in my local newspaper. I immediately thought of our stack cake queen, Bea Liles. I haven't made this yet but I hope someone will and give it a review. Altho this recipe calls for dried apples, I see no reason why you couldn't use fresh, and your own recipe for apple butter. Enjoy! This...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE INGREDIENTS
1/2 c vegetable shortening
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c buttermilk
1/3 c molasses
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of nutmeg
powdered sugar for dusting
APPALACHIAN APPLE BUTTER FILLING
4 c roughly chopped dried apples
3/4 c dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
6 c apple cider (not juice)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 6 (9-inch) cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottoms of pans with parchment paper, and spray parchment paper with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, beat shortening and sugar at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Add buttermilk, molasses, egg and vanilla, beating well. In a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Make a well in center of flour mixture. Add shortening mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • 3. On a lightly floured surface, form dough into a log; cut into six equal portions. Place one portion in each prepared pan, and use fingers to lightly pat dough to edges of pans. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Cake will have the consistency of a gingerbread cookie.
  • 4. Cook time: Depends on how big you want your stack. This recipe makes one 9-inch cake with six stacks. Three stacks were baked simultaneously for 10 to 12 minutes The filling (recipe below) takes about an hour. Allow 24 hours for the cake to chill in the refrigerator.
  • 5. Make filling: In large saucepan, combine dried fruit and all dry ingredients. Add enough liquid to cover. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring often, for 45 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand for 10 minutes or until cooled slightly. Transfer to the work bowl of a food processor or container of a blender; process until smooth. Use while still warm.
  • 6. To put cake together, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand; spread with about 3/4 cup warm fruit butter filling. Repeat procedure with remaining layers and fruit butter filling, stacking each on previous layer. Do not spread fruit butter filling on top layer. Cover and refrigerate cake for at least 24 hours. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar.

APPLE PIE FILLING CAKE



Apple Pie Filling Cake image

On a nice day you can sit down with a slice of cake and a cup of coffee. Who doesn't like sweets! Your sure to love this rewarding treat.

Provided by Chef Tee Coleman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 stick of butter
1 1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 lemon zest, grated
1/3 c milk
1/2 c brown sugar ( for topping)
1 can of apple pie filling.

Steps:

  • 1. Beat butter until soft, add sugar beat until light and fluffy. Then beat one egg at a time until combined.Add vanilla extract, lemon zest.
  • 2. Add all your dry ingredients together in one third intervals adding your milk at the same time. Bake in a 9x13 pan grease and flour your pan. Pour your cake batter into pan. Add apple pie filling on top of cake batter and swirl it through.
  • 3. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the cake and bake. It gives a nice color! Bake in a preheated oven of 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

KING CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE AND APPLE FILLING



King Cake With Cream Cheese and Apple Filling image

The recipe wouldn't allow the ingredient of "plastic baby", but that's an optional addition. For better flavor, rehydrate the raisins in a small saucepan, covered with spiced rum, over low heat just until plump and tender. From the Los Angeles Times.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons butter
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, quartered and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (tart apples work best)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup raisins (see plumping instrustions in description)
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 beaten egg (save the other half egg to make the egg wash for the cake)
2 ounces cream cheese (1/4 of an 8-ounce package)
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature (1/2 stick)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 cup milk, divided
1 (2 1/2 teaspoon) package active dry yeast
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 eggs, egg (use the remaining half egg leftover from the cream cheese filling)
1/2 beaten egg, divided (use the remaining half egg leftover from the cream cheese filling)
10 tablespoons butter, at room temperature (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons)
3 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting (15.75 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
apple, filling (recipe included)
cream cheese, filling (recipe included)
cream cheese glaze (recipe included)
colored sugar sprinkle, for decorating (purple, green and yellow )

Steps:

  • To Make The Apple Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the apple slices, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, and cook, stirring frequently, just until the apple starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes (the slices should still be crisp). Remove from heat and stir in the raisins and toasted pecans. Spread the apple mixture onto a baking sheet to stop the cooking process and allow the apples to cool quickly, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • To Make The Cream Cheese Filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese with the vanilla, salt and sugar. Add the beaten egg to the cream cheese mixture and beat until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  • To Make The Cream Cheese Glaze: In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, whisk together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and salt until completely combined. With the mixer running, add the sifted powdered sugar, one spoonful at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • To Make The Dough: In a small pan, heat one-half cup plus 2 tablespoons of milk over medium heat just until warmed. Remove from heat and pour the milk into a small bowl or measuring cup. Stir in the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar, then set aside until the milk is foamy and the yeast is activated, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the 2 eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer) until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Stir in the yeast mixture and remaining one-third cup of sugar until fully incorporated.
  • If using a stand mixer, switch to the paddle attachment. With the mixer running, add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. With the mixer running, add the flour mixture, one spoonful at a time, until fully incorporated.
  • Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead until it is soft and somewhat silky (it's a rich dough and won't be entirely smooth), 5 to 7 minutes. Place the dough in a large, oiled bowl and lightly cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 1½ hours.
  • Meanwhile, make an egg wash: Combine the remaining beaten half egg with the remaining 2 tablespoons of milk.
  • When the dough is doubled, punch it down (it will be very smooth and elastic) and roll it out onto a lightly floured surface into a 10-by-28-inch rectangle. Lightly score the dough lengthwise to divide the dough into 2 equal halves.
  • Spoon the apple filling down the length of one side, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border on the top, bottom and sides. Repeat with the cream cheese filling down the other side of the dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border on the top, bottom and each side. Lightly brush the edges and center of the dough (along the score) with the egg wash to moisten. Gently and carefully pull the dough over the cream cheese filling, sealing the edge of the dough along the score mark. Repeat with the apple filling. Press the sealed edges, making sure they are secure (otherwise the fillings could spill out while the cake bakes).
  • Gently twist the length of the dough to form a braid-like shape. Wrap the dough so it forms an oval wreath and gently press the edges together. Carefully transfer the wreath to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of the wreath lightly with egg wash and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise until almost doubled in volume, 45 minutes to an hour, or loosely cover and refrigerate the dough overnight, removing it from the refrigerator about 1 hour before baking for the dough to come to room temperature.
  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly brush the wreath with any remaining egg wash and place the sheet in the oven.
  • Bake the cake until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (the toothpick will remain moist if it hits the cream cheese filling, but there should be no crumbs sticking to it), about 30 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even coloring.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before it is frosted (if it's too hot, the glaze will run off the cake and not adhere). Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cake, then lightly sprinkle over the colored sugars. If using the plastic baby, hide it somewhere in the cake (press the baby in through the bottom of the cake so as not to disturb the top or sides of the cake). Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 98.9, Sodium 370.5, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 22.1, Protein 7.2

OLD FASHIONED SOUR CREAM CAKE W/ APPLE NUT FILLING



Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cake W/ Apple Nut Filling image

This cake is "get it away from me before I eat the whole thing" good! WOW!

Provided by Bunny's Warm Oven Blog

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 23

apple-nut filling ..(i doubled the filling recipe) ingredients below are not doubled
1 1/2 c chopped apples (diced is better)
1/3 c packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c finely chopped nuts (i use walnuts)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
coffee cake ingredients
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
3 c flour (all purpose or whole wheat)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c sour cream
glaze ingredients
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 - 2 tsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F; grease a 12-cup Bundt pan or a 10x4-inch tube pan.
  • 2. Prepare apple-nut filling: Cook all ingredients, except nuts, over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until apples are tender. This will take approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in nuts. Set aside.
  • 3. Combine sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed, 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • 4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat well between each addition on low speed.
  • 5. Spread 1/3 of the batter (about 2 cups) in the baking pan. Top with 1/3 of the filling. Repeat this pattern 2 more times, until all batter and filling have been used.
  • 6. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then turnout onto a serving plate and cool completely.
  • 7. For more delicous homemade recipes, please visit Bunny's Warm Oven http://wwwbunnysovencom.blogspot.com/2008/08/old-fashioned-sour-cream-cake-with.html

Tips:

  • For a classic apple cake filling, use a combination of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them into thin, even pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Toss the apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. This will help to flavor the apples and prevent them from browning.
  • If you want a thicker filling, add a cornstarch slurry to the apples. This will help to thicken the juices and create a more cohesive filling.
  • Be sure to cook the apples until they are soft, but not mushy. This will help them hold their shape in the cake.
  • You can also add other ingredients to your apple cake filling, such as raisins, nuts, or dried cranberries. Be creative and experiment to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

Apple cake is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert or a special treat to impress your guests, apple cake is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying dessert, give apple cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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