Best 7 Slow Cooker Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic dessert with a modern twist – the Slow Cooker Apple Cake. This irresistible cake combines the comforting warmth of a traditional apple cake with the convenience of a slow cooker, making it a perfect treat for busy individuals or those seeking an easy yet impressive dessert.

Picture a moist and fluffy cake bursting with tender apples, perfectly balanced with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The slow cooker method ensures that the cake is evenly cooked, resulting in a moist and tender texture that melts in your mouth. Served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cake is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.

In this article, we present a collection of three unique recipes for the Slow Cooker Apple Cake, each with its own distinct flavor profile. From a classic recipe that showcases the pure essence of apple and cinnamon, to a decadent version featuring a caramel sauce drizzle, and a delightful surprise in the form of a streusel topping, these recipes offer something for every palate.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more. Let the sweet aroma of apples and spices fill your kitchen as you create a taste of heaven in your slow cooker.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SLOW-COOKER APPLE PUDDING CAKE



Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake image

A satisfying dessert, pudding cake is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three separate layers-apples, cake and sauce-and I like to serve it in a bowl. -Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup 2% milk
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/3 cups sour cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Spread into the bottom of a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle apples over batter., In a small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, melted butter, cinnamon and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar; pour over apples. Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours, until apples are tender., In a small bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners' sugar. Serve with warm pudding cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SLOW-COOKER APPLE-CRANBERRY DUMP CAKE



Slow-Cooker Apple-Cranberry Dump Cake image

This slow-cooker cake couldn't be easier to make. Try it served à la mode for a comforting, cozy dessert that's practically effortless.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups sliced apples (4 medium)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
Whipped cream, as desired

Steps:

  • Grease slow cooker with butter or cooking spray.
  • Add sliced apples, cranberries, vanilla, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon to slow cooker; toss to combine. In separate bowl, mix dry cake mix and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over fruit. Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Cover and cook on High heat setting about 3 hours or until fruit is bubbling at edges. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SLOW COOKER APPLE CRISP WITH CAKE MIX



Slow Cooker Apple Crisp with Cake Mix image

We absolutely love this stuff. We love the way the sauce caramelizes around the edges. I am going to make a bunch of copies of this recipe so everyone who tries it will quit asking for it.

Provided by thepaynebunch

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup white sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons apple pie spice, divided
12 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
¼ cup lemon juice
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch, and 2 teaspoons apple pie spice in a small bowl.
  • Place apples in a large slow cooker. Stir in spice mixture and toss with lemon juice.
  • Mix cake mix, brown sugar, and remaining apple pie spice together in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until thoroughly blended; mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle over apples in the cooker.
  • Cover and cook until apples are tender, on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours. Partially uncover the slow cooker and continue to cook until the topping has hardened, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.4 calories, Carbohydrate 82.1 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 290.7 mg, Sugar 60.7 g

SLOW-COOKER APPLE GINGERBREAD PUDDING CAKE



Slow-Cooker Apple Gingerbread Pudding Cake image

Pudding cake is a magical dessert. It bakes like a cake, while creating its own pudding-like topping-all in your slow cooker!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place apples evenly in bottom.
  • In medium bowl, stir flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg until well mixed. In small bowl, mix water, molasses and oil until well mixed. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Spread over apples in slow cooker. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, mix apple cider and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture is boiling. Pour over mixture in slow cooker.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Turn off slow cooker; uncover. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 51 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER APPLE CAKE



Slow-Cooker Apple Cake image

Tender, spicy and chock-full of apple flavor, this slow-cooker cake defines easy. Set it up before dinner, and by the time the dishes are done, it'll be ready to serve.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 cup dried apple slices, coarsely chopped
Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place 2 (30-inch-long) strips of cooking parchment paper in X pattern in bottom and up side of slow cooker; line bottom of slow cooker with cooking parchment paper. Spray paper with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves with whisk. In small bowl, mix applesauce, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla and egg. Add applesauce mixture to flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Stir in dried apples. Pour batter into slow cooker and spread in even layer.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until puffed and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into wedges. Serve warm; top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving

SLOW COOKER APPLE PUDDING CAKE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Slow Cooker Apple Pudding Cake Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by Tabatha

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the cake batter:
2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. granulated sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. cold butter, cut in small cubes
1 c. milk
2 medium-sized Granny Smith apples {or other tart apples}, peeled and chopped
For the pudding mixture:
1 1/2 c. apple cider or apple juice
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 T. butter, melted
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
whipped cream {optional}

Steps:

  • CAKE BATTER: In a mixing bowl, combine flour 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut butter in with a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just moistened. Spray a 4-quart or 5-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Spread batter into the bottom of the slow cooker; sprinkle chopped apples evenly over batter. PUDDING MIXTURE: In a small bowl, combine apple cider, honey, melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour over apples and cake batter. Do not stir. Cover and cook on high setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until apples are tender. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream. Note ~ I warm leftovers up in the microwave ... it works just fine. Read more at http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2014/09/slow-cooker-apple-pudding-cake.html#CddzF9DDAlcJqMsi.99

SLOW COOKER APPLE DUMP CAKE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Slow Cooker Apple Dump Cake Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can apple pie filling
1 yellow cake mix
1 stick butter, 1/2 cup

Steps:

  • Place pie filling 4 or 5-quart slow cooker. Dump cake mix on top of apples. Cut butter into pieces and place on top of cake mix in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours until golden brown on top. Serve warm with ice cream! Serves: 6 to 8

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker with a 3-quart capacity or larger.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them.
  • If you don't have a lemon, you can use 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar instead.
  • Be sure to grease the slow cooker insert before adding the batter.
  • Cook the cake on low for 6-8 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker apple cake is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet apple filling. It is also very easy to make, and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced cook, this cake will surely be a hit with your family and friends.

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