I’m not even going to pretend there was a deep reason behind this one… I just wanted an excuse to have apple pie in cake form, and honestly, no regrets. This Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake gives you all those familiar flavors without having to deal with making a crust or doing anything complicated.

It’s got that soft, simple cake base, then you’ve got spoonfuls of sweet apple filling throughout, and everything gets finished with a light glaze on top. It’s one of those recipes that works for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, and I will happily have it at any time of day.

What I really like about this one is how easy it is to put together. Using apple pie filling keeps things quick, but you still get that warm, cozy (okay just this once lol) apple flavor in every bite. It’s simple and it just works.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This cake has a really good mix of textures, which is what makes it stand out for me at least. The base is soft and tender, while the apple filling creates those little pockets of sweetness throughout. Then the glaze on top ties everything together without making it too sweet.

Another thing I like is how low effort this is,,,,,I DO NOT want to spend a million hours in the kitchen. You’re not making anything from scratch that takes forever, and there’s no complicated steps to worry about.

What You Will Need

For the cake base, you’ll be using a white cake mix, which keeps things simple and gives you a soft, consistent texture every time. Ground cinnamon is added to bring in that classic apple pie flavor.

For the wet ingredients, you’ll need sour cream, eggs, and water. The sour cream helps keep the cake moist, while the eggs give it structure so it holds together well.

The main part of the recipe is the apple pie filling. Using canned filling saves time and gives you that sweet, soft apple texture without any extra prep.

For the glaze, you’ll just need powdered sugar and milk. It comes together into a smooth drizzle that adds a light finish on top without overpowering the rest of the cake.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs
• 21 oz apple pie filling

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk

How to Make Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, cinnamon, sour cream, and eggs. Mix everything together until smooth and fully combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Spoon the apple pie filling over the top of the batter. Drop it in spoonfuls across the surface instead of spreading it, so it stays in layers while baking.

Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before adding the glaze.

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle it over the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.

Tips

If your glaze is too thick, add a small amount of milk, a little at a time, until it reaches the consistency you like.

If the glaze is too thin, mix in a bit more powdered sugar until it thickens.

For extra texture, you can sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts over the top after glazing.

Variations and Add-Ins

You can switch the apple pie filling for cherry pie filling if you want a different flavor.

Adding toasted nuts on top gives the cake a bit of crunch and works well with the soft texture.

If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, you can add a little extra cinnamon to the batter.

How to Store Leftovers

Store the cooled cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

You can also freeze leftovers and reheat them when needed

More Coffee Cake Recipes

• Sour Cream Coffee Cake 
• Apple Coffee Cake
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake
•  Blueberry Coffee Cake
• Pumpkin Coffee Cake