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Easy Apple Kuchen Recipe With Yellow Cake Mix

Kitchen Ready Betty
This comforting apple kuchen recipe relies on a simple yellow cake mix shortcut to save you valuable prep time in the kitchen. You will absolutely love how these basic pantry staples combine to create the ultimate warm and cozy fall dessert!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American, German
Servings 12
Calories 302 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (½ stick) butter softened
  • 1 box yellow cake mix try to use a brand that has at least 15 oz in the box
  • 3 cups apple slices; peeled and sliced thin Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn work best
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup reduced fat sour cream may substitute with plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 egg yolks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix with softened butter. Use a pastry blender to help combine the ingredients.
  • Gently press the mixture into prepared pan, building up slight edges along the sides. Bake this portion for 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
  • While the cake layer/crust is baking, prep the apples. Wash and peel the skins. Then use a paring knife to halve and core the apples. Slice apples into even-sized slices, aiming for ¼ inch thickness or less. Then place the sliced apples on top of the warm crust.
  • In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Then sprinkle over the apples.
  • Make the custard by whisking the sour cream and egg yolks together. Drizzle over the apples. Then use a spoon to spread it further. (The custard will not cover all the apples in the pan.)
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until edges are light brown. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

It's important to lightly press the cake mixture into the pan. If it's packed down too much, the bottom layer won't bake properly and might come out dry.
Cover leftovers with foil or store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Enjoy right out of the fridge, or cover with aluminum foil and reheat at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until heated through.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
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