Candy Apple Cake

Name: Candy Apple Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup red cinnamon candies; 12 cup sugar; 1 cup apple juice, divided; 12 teaspoon red food coloring; 4 granny smith apples, cored and chopped; 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (can use sugar-free); 2 eggs; 1 cup light sour cream

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 cup red cinnamon candies
12 cup sugar
1 cup apple juice, divided
12 teaspoon red food coloring
4 granny smith apples, cored and chopped
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (can use sugar-free)
2 eggs
1 cup light sour cream

Directions

1

Preheat oven at 350F Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2

In a large saucepan, combine the red cinnamon candies, sugar, 1/2 cup apple juice, and food color.
3

Heat over high heat, stirring until candies dissolve.
4

Add apples and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5

Boil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the apples are tender; spoon into the baking dish.
6

In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, and the remaining 1/2 cup apple juice.
7

Mix well and spoon over the apple mixture, spreading to completely cover.
8

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9

Allow to cool slightly, then invert over a serving platter.
10

Allow to cool completely.
11

Cut into squares and serve.