Description
A deliciously gooey apple butter cake that combines a rich cake base with a creamy apple butter filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup apple butter
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, egg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and beat until combined.
- Mix in the melted butter, apple butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat until creamy and evenly blended.
- Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the filling is smooth and thick.
- Pour the apple butter filling over the cake base and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, checking around the 35-minute mark. The edges should be set and lightly golden, while the center remains slightly soft.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 45–60 minutes. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Cut into squares and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade apple butter.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg