Johnny Appleseed Cake (2024)

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Johnny Appleseed Cake (10)

SERVES
18
COOK TIME
35 Min

All of us apple lovers owe Johnny Appleseed a big thanks for his delicious deeds, and our Johnny Appleseed Cake is a great way to enjoy that tasty and nutritious fruit.

What You'll Need

  • 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 4 eggs

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients by hand or with an electric mixer. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Dollup with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an even tastier treat.
  • Any combination of cake mix and pie filling will work. Use your imagination to come up with your own favorite new desserts!
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Johnny Appleseed Cake (16)

Grilling Guy

Apr 24, 2018

I'm going to try this with chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling.

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jkschmid 5867446

Oct 17, 2015

I think I must have missed the answer to the question about using fresh apples. I really would prefer using fresh. Thanks.

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Test Kitchen Team

Oct 19, 2015

Unfortunately, in this recipe, fresh apples cannot be used since you'll need the gooey sauce from the can to mix the cake. If you'd like to make an apple cake with fresh apples, we recommend checking out our recipes for: Apple Pudding, Easy Apple Cake, or No Bother Apple Cake.

Member 2972460

Feb 16, 2015

I made this using a spice cake mix..........it came out great

Johnny Appleseed Cake (19)

pnlewis 4547009

Jan 29, 2015

I make this using a caramel cake mix and apple pie filling I canned this fall. It's a light, moist cake that's excellent!

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nab123 8800985

Oct 07, 2014

oooops I forgot to state for those CARB WATCHERS! I also made this with a sugar free cake mix and sugar free apple pie filling. Was excellent could not tell the difference!

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nab123 8800985

Oct 07, 2014

I love this recipe. However I also love butter. I melt a stick of butter in a 9x13 pan and set aside. I add cinnamon and nutmeg to the mix along with 1/2 C of raisins and 1/2 C dried cranberries. Pour into the pan with the melted butter. Shake a cinnamon and sugar mixture all over the top of the cake and then bake. The cinnamon and sugar makes a nice crunchy top, no frosting needed.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (22)

Jayce01

Aug 04, 2014

I was so glad to get this recipe! I have always made it with German chocolate cake mix and it is delicious, too.

sldonbrosky 016095 1

Apr 25, 2014

My girls at work loved this cake. I did add cinnamon and cloves to the cake mix. Thanks for an easy recipe.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (23)

kathrynpuffe 12224 66

Dec 30, 2013

I've been making these cake since I first bought my Mr. Food cookbook 2 decades ago - I've always loved it best with butter cake mix (less sweet yet richer tasting) or butter pecan cake mix, when I can find it. I also like to make a quick streusel topping for it, or if I'm short on time I just top it with 1 cup of chopped walnuts that have been mixed with a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Yum, yum, yum!

Johnny Appleseed Cake (24)

angels090 2436565

Nov 02, 2013

how long would one bake as cupcakes instead of cake??

Johnny Appleseed Cake (25)

geearch 5212016

Oct 27, 2013

I made this last weekend for my son's Birthday party. It was a hit & so easy to make.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (26)

geearch 5212016

Oct 27, 2013

I made this for my son's Birthday party last weekend. Everyone loved it & it was so easy to make!

Johnny Appleseed Cake (27)

joycea112 6516249

Oct 15, 2013

Thank you for assisting, Test Kitchen! You have been very helpful! I'll let you know how it comes out. I'm making it for work on Thursday.

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Test Kitchen Team

Oct 16, 2013

You are more than welcome. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cloggingal 7760539

Oct 14, 2013

I am wondering if there is any way I can make this with fresh apples instead of apple pie filling???

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joycea112 6516249

Oct 13, 2013

Trying to figure out if you would add all ingredients that the cake mix calls for, along with the others, or just the mix itself, with the apples and eggs...??? Directions aren't too explanatory on this one. Just want to know before deciding which Johnny Appleseed recipe to try for the first time... Any suggestions??

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Test Kitchen Team

Oct 14, 2013

In this recipe, the only ingredients you add are the cake mix, apple pie filling and 4 eggs. That's it! Enjoy!

noah11 7976731

Oct 12, 2013

I live in Central PA. Will be making this cake today but as with many recipes on this website, I cannot find the same size box/jar/container, etc. that some of the recipes call for. This recipe was an example as I could not find an 18.25 oz. box of any cake mix. Largest I could find was 16.5. Hoping it will turn out!!

Johnny Appleseed Cake (31)

Test Kitchen Team

Oct 14, 2013

We have found that those extra couple of ounces do not effect the outcome of the recipe. Enjoy!

Johnny Appleseed Cake (32)

melissaeverett608 9900777

Oct 05, 2013

OMG THIS SO GOOD. It was so easy to make and my man loved it.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (33)

S48tal 8171427

Dec 06, 2012

Yep! Another keeper!!! Tried this today; had only a 'spice cake mix' and added the 'apple filling' wonderful! Thank you "all" again for the easy, tasty recipes!Sincerely, 'little ole' Ohio cook,' Sherry

Johnny Appleseed Cake (34)

country girl 1981

Oct 27, 2012

I made this recently it was very moist. Everybody liked it. :)

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S48tal 8171427

Oct 25, 2012

Mr.Food, thank you for the answer to my question ......... about a 'cake with pudding in the mix.' I'll be trying this tomorrow and am sure I won't be disappointed! Everything I've made from your site has been delicious! Thank you again, 'Little ole' Ohio cook, Sherry

Johnny Appleseed Cake (36)

lkap811 6871292

Feb 19, 2013

I have the same question about using cake mix with pudding in the mix. This sounds so easy and delicious that I'd like to make it for my daughter's B'day, tomorrow. Thanks

Johnny Appleseed Cake (37)

S48tal 8171427

Oct 03, 2012

Mr. Food, I have a question .......... Can cake mix (with pudding in the mix) be used???Thank you again for all your 'delicious recipes'! Little ole' Ohio cook, Sherry

whosyournana 96222 26

Sep 19, 2012

this is a lot like an applebutter cake I've made. 4 eggs & add 1 cup of applebutter and 1/3 cup veg oil bake 35 - 40 minutes @ 350 I am going to try this one for weekend crowd

Johnny Appleseed Cake (38)

gatorgrowl

Aug 25, 2012

I think I will use carrot cake mix for mine.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (39)

firegrl2 0301184

Feb 23, 2012

can use also use a bundt pan?

Johnny Appleseed Cake (40)

jap1cap2 9133884

Feb 21, 2012

I tried this and loved it. Great potluck cake. I added some applepie spice and frosted the top with a cinnamon infused cream cheese frosting. Wow

Johnny Appleseed Cake (41)

behredt 0486419

Feb 20, 2012

Cken - Read PMCook's response two answers above your question.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (42)

wernerr 4735658

Feb 20, 2012

Sounds yummy and easy!

Johnny Appleseed Cake (43)

PMCook

Feb 20, 2012

cken, you just use the cake mix, pie filling and eggs. No need for the extra oil and water required on the package instructions.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (44)

pamalamajama

Feb 20, 2012

For years I have used devil's food cake and cherry pie filling. I have also used spice cake with the apple fie filling. It is so easy to make something fast, simple and great tasting.

Johnny Appleseed Cake (45)

cken

Feb 20, 2012

Do you make the cake mix according to the recipe on the box and THEN add the extra or do you just use dry cake mix and the pie filling and eggs?

Johnny Appleseed Cake (46)

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