Description

These easy apple bars combine the sweet crunch of apples with a soft, cake-like texture using a simple yellow cake mix. With minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients, you can bake a warm, spiced dessert perfect for cozy fall evenings, holiday gatherings, or quick treats. The recipe yields tender bars topped with a cinnamon-sugar crumble and optional nuts, delivering bakery-style flavor without the fuss. Serve warm with ice cream, drizzle with caramel, or enjoy them chilled. Simple storage and make-ahead tips ensure these homemade apple bars stay moist and delicious for days.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

1/2 cup melted butter

2 large eggs

2 cups peeled and diced apples

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

2 tablespoons melted butter for drizzling

powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. Combine cake mix, melted butter, and eggs in a bowl; stir until blended, then mix in vanilla.

3. Fold diced apples into the batter until evenly distributed.

4. Spread batter into the pan, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and add nuts if using.

5. Drizzle additional melted butter over the top.

6. Bake for 28–33 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.

7. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into bars.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 20
Sodium: 200
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 55

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