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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Walnut Apple Tube Pan Cake

7 reviews

At the campground where my husband and I have a trailer, the campers hold an auction of baked goods every Fourth of July. I donated this moist tube pan cake last year and it brought in the highest bid! I often use black walnuts in place of regular walnuts because they add a special flavor.

Norwegian Apple Cake

7 reviews

Lucia Johnson of Massena, New York bakes this nutty apple cake that's pleasantly topped with a simple cinnamon-sugar mixture. It's...


Apple-Nut Coffee Cake

2 reviews

"My great-grandmother created this recipe, and it has been passed down through our family," shares Cyndi Martin of Montgomery, Illinois....


Apple Pound Cake

1 review

A cider glaze makes each slice of this rich apple pound cake nice and sweet. It's a favorite fall treat...


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German Apple Cake

67 reviews

Bursting with pieces of juicy apple, warmly spiced with cinnamon and crowned with a sweet cloud of cream cheese frosting,...

Apple Spice Tube Cake

5 reviews

This applesauce bundt cake is perfect for the autumn season. Not too sweet and not too heavy, the moist bundt...


Apple Snack Cake

1 review

"This good-for-you dessert is packed with ingredients that remind me of fall!" writes field editor Lisa Varner from Charleston, South...


Cinnamon-Apple Honey Cake

8 reviews

We're not keen on desserts, but I wanted to make my husband a small cake for his birthday. So I...


Grandma’s Apple Carrot Cake

12 reviews

Rich, moist and cinnamony, this old-fashioned cake recipe was handed down from our beloved Grandma Kelly. It's a perfect way...


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...


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

36 reviews

Break out this easy apple cake recipe the next time you’re craving a no-fuss fall dessert. With tart apples, warm...

Apple Harvest Cake

5 reviews

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


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...


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...


Apple Upside-Down Cake

5 reviews

This apple upside-down cake is a clever way to use up extra apples, and it's easy to throw together for...


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...


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...


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...


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Apfelkuchen

18 reviews

Embrace nostalgic flavors and homey feelings with apfelkuchen—an old-fashioned dessert recipe that's been deliciously prepped for more than 150 years.

Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake

7 reviews

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


Apple Fritter Cake

9 reviews

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


Apple-Cinnamon Shortcakes

17 reviews

Putting a spin on a summertime favorite, we topped tender shortcakes with delightful sauteed apples. The humble dessert is true...


Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake

21 reviews

A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and...


Apple-Walnut Cake with Orange Glaze

1 review

I tinkered with a plain apple cake recipe to create this moist, delicious winner. The result: old-fashioned goodness with a...


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...