Apple Cake Recipes

A good apple cake recipe turns out moist, dense and down-right delicious. With German and Jewish roots, we’ve tested and selected our favorite old-fashioned apple cake recipes—and included few new spins, too.

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William Tell’s Never-Miss Apple Cake

141 reviews

I bake my family-favorite fall cake to usher in this abundant season. It looks so luscious that eating one piece...


Chunky Apple Snack Cake

5 reviews

We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with...


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Chunky Apple Cake

124 reviews

After taste testing lots of apple cakes, I've found this apple cake recipe the best. Full of old-world comfort, the...


Apple Fritter Cake

7 reviews

I was experimenting with a beer bread to make it into a dessert and came up with this delectable apple...


Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake

5 reviews

We love the combination of classic fall fruits in this cake. I bake the apples on the bottom to keep...


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Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)

16 reviews

My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma’s apple cake." They’ve been sharing the recipe for...


Golden Apple Snack Cake

30 reviews

This moist, old-fashioned cake is hard to beat, especially warmed up and finished off with a dollop of whipped topping....


Apple Upside-Down Cake

5 reviews

Topped with walnuts and caramelized tart apple slices, this apple upside-down cake is both easy and dazzling. It never fails...

Egg-Free Apple Cake

5 reviews

“This originated during the Depression when staples were scarce, but I made a few changes to make it healthier and...


Spiced Apple Cake with Caramel Icing

1 review

Easy to prepare and popular with my friends and family, this apple cake is one of my all-time favorite autumn...


Caramel-Glazed Apple Cake

2 reviews

MY Mother made this family favorite from scratch and it was the most requested birthday cake. We could hardly wait...


Caramel Apple Cake Pops

9 reviews

For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls. Then dip them in...


Ozark Pudding Cake

1 review

The homey dessert uses kitchen staples to create a comforting, but simple treat, with a meringue cookie-like topping and a...


Apple Harvest Cake

5 reviews

Tender apple slices and subtle flavors make this old-fashioned cake one of our favorites.


Walnut-Apple Snack Cake

2 reviews

Hungry for harvesttime? This tasty cake puts the season's best in the spotlight. Featuring apples, walnuts, spices and toffee bits...


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Easy Apple Cake

31 reviews

After testing many apple cake recipes with fresh apples, I found this old-fashioned easy apple cake that is moist, dense...


Caramel Apple Coffee Cake with Walnuts

2 reviews

I created this recipe after a trip to an orchard with my family. This moist cake is full of hearty...

Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes

Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple...


Apple Butterscotch Cake

3 reviews

Several years ago, I found this cake recipe to make for my husband's family, and they liked it. It is...


Apple-Raisin Bundt Cake

6 reviews

With the first bite of this moist, old-fashioned dessert, you know you’re home for the holidays. It has a pleasant...