Out of the Box Baking Collection
Angel Apple Cake
My sister is a busy woman. She has 4 children, ages 11 to 18, one husband, two dogs, and a full time career. She also works part time on the weekend to help pay for college tuition; she is studying for a Master’s degree. Plus she still manages to attend her sons' sporting events and her daughters' school activities. Needless to say, free time for her is an impossible dream inside her minimal sleep.
My sister also likes to bake, but she doesn’t have the time she would like to explore new recipes. She also doesn’t have open afternoons to measure ingredients, roll and knead pie crusts, break open and separate egg whites, or wait while a souffle bakes. When my younger sister craves a delicious dessert for herself and her family, she reaches for a box mix. Her goal is to provide a treat that everyone will enjoy so she can enjoy her precious time with her loved ones.
In my endless endeavor to discover new ideas and goodies to bake, I have encountered several recipes that use typical box mixes as a base ingredient. I shared these special gems with my sister and she was elated with the results; one of those favorites being my pumpkin chocolate chip muffins which can be found on this website. My sister also told me emphatically that I need to share my findings with other busy moms and dads. It was my baking duty!
Thus begins my collection of Out of the Box Baking Recipes. As I experiment, and hopefully, enjoy the results of my labors, I will share my work with you. Many of the items I have been baking are lower in sugar, because I have been trying to watch my calorie intake too. It is a twisted world when you’re addicted to baking, yet you can’t eat all your yummy concoctions.
The recipe I include today is called Angel Apple Cake. Many men and women who attend Weight Watcher meetings are familiar with this special treasure. I have used two different pie fillings and have enjoyed both flavors, however I think I am partial to the apple. The baking texture resembles more of a coffee cake. When I tried blueberry pie filling, my result tasted more like cheesecake. Try them both and let me know what you think!
Angel Apple Cake
Preheat oven to Box Mix Instructions. Lightly grease 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray
1 box of angel food cake mix
1 (15 oz) can of Lite (or No sugar added) apple pie filling. **
1 - 2 Tablespoons ground Cinnamon (your preference)
In a large bowl, empty the angel food cake mix. Add your desired amount of cinnamon and stir. (I add enough to turn the mix a nice shade of light brown.) Open the can of pie filling. Add to the dry cake mix. Stir thoroughly.
Pour cake batter into prepared pan. Bake according to box directions for appropriate size pan.
(My best results came around 20 to 25 minutes, depending on your oven.)
Cake is done when golden brown and the smell of apples begins to fill your kitchen.
Let cool, if desired, and if you can wait that long. Cut into 12 pieces and enjoy.
**This recipe can be interchanged with different varieties of pie filling. Blueberry is delicious, as is cherry. My mom has even tried pineapple! I personally would omit the cinnamon for the pineapple, but that's your choice. Try your favorite filling and tell me your results. I’d love to know what you think. **
(Calorie count and sugar content is based on mix ingredients only and pie filling.)
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