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Home » Recipes » Dessert » Easy Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipe

Easy Old Fashioned Apple Cake Recipe

By: Rebecca  |  Published: September 5, 2016  |  Updated: July 9, 2020  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert! via @sugarandsoulco

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

Old Fashioned Apple Cake

This Apple Cake is the perfect way to welcome fall and a family favorite you’ll want to make again and again! Alright, alright, alright, I’ll admit that I’ve been ignoring the fact that fall is on its way just a bit.

It’s been truly amazing being self-employed this summer. When I was working in an office, I hardly ever go to enjoy the warmer months because I was working during the week and on the weekends on the blog, but this year I actually got to take some time off!

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

September is my favorite month, we always kick things off with my husband’s birthday on the 2nd (check out his cake) and our anniversary is on the 17th, so there’s always lots to look forward to. Plus, it’s absolutely gorgeous here in Maine this time of year.

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

But I realized this weekend that summer really is coming to its end. I have one more day at home before jetting off to Hawaii for a week and by the time I get back, there will officially be just one week left of it.

But I can assure you, fall will have already settled in. And with fall comes football, and colorful leaves, and of course, cozy baked goods!

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake might be as comforting as it gets. I’m pretty sure I could get my mother-in-law to do anything for me if I offered to make her this cake, haha, just kidding, she’d probably do anything for me anyway because she’s awesome, but she really did love this cake!

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

Unlike most, this apple cake actually doesn’t even have apples in it. Instead, it’s made with apple jelly which gives it loads of flavor throughout and keeps it moist with the help of some sour cream.

I also really love the oatmeal that’s worked into the batter which gives a real old-fashioned feel and flavor.

And once that crumble mixture is layered in the middle and baked into the top and the whole cake is drizzled with icing, it becomes a dessert people can’t get their hands off!

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Pumpkin Crumble Cake
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Caramel Apple Pie Napoleon - A simple and quick dessert pastry made with the flavors of the season!
Caramel Apple Pie Napoleon
Pumpkin Kahlua Cupcakes
Pumpkin Kahlua Cupcakes
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

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This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices, oatmeal, and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!

Old Fashioned Apple Cake

Rebecca Hubbell
This Old Fashioned Apple Cake is made with warm spices and apple jelly for a simple and delicious fall dessert!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 people
Calories 406

Ingredients
  

Topping

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup apple jelly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 1-minute oatmeal
  • 1 cup sour cream

Icing:

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan and set aside.
  • Mix together the topping ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice, and salt together into a medium bowl.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between additions.
  • Mix in the apple jelly, vanilla, and the minute oatmeal and beat until combined. Add in the dry ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and mixing well between each addition.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared 9×13-inch pan, then layer with half of the topping mixture. Cover with the remaining batter and sprinkle the top with the remaining topping mixture.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until toothpick comes clean from center.
  • Mix the icing ingredients together, adding extra heavy cream or confectioners’ sugar to reach desired consistency and drizzle over cake.

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Notes

This cake is best served warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1.3mg
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I love sharing mouthwatering and fun recipes with all of you! My recipes are inspired by classic comfort food, the places I travel, and pop culture! I have a serious sweet tooth and love a good cocktail and pancakes and bacon are definitely my weakness! So stick around a discover something delicious!

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  1. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    September 12, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Love this apple cake!!

    Reply
  2. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

    September 7, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Apple cake, er, apple anything is my absolute fave. This looks incredible! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 9, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Cheryl!

      Reply
  3. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    I have never heard of using apple jelly in an apple cake, Great idea!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      Thanks, Beth!

      Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 9, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks, Beth! I really loved trying apple jelly instead of apple butter!

      Reply
  4. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

    September 6, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    Yum! LOVE all things apple especially warm spiced desserts for fall!! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      Oh me too!

      Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 9, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks so much, Sophia!

      Reply
  5. Derek | Dad With A Pan says

    September 6, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    This looks delicious! I’ll go ahead and make a batch for breakfast, lunch and dinner – thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      Can I come over?

      Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 9, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Right! Oatmeal totally makes this acceptable for breakfast!

      Reply
  6. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    September 6, 2016 at 10:45 am

    This looks SO good! That cinnamony topping and the creamy glaze look just perfect. I neeeed this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 6, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Becca!

      Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 9, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Thank so much, Becca! I sure do love the topping on this cake!

      Reply

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