1To make the apple filling, add 1 stick of butter and half a bag of dark brown sugar into one pot.
2To make the apple filling, add 1 stick of butter and half a bag of dark brown sugar into one pot.
3To make the apple filling, add 1 stick of butter and half a bag of dark brown sugar into one pot.
4To make the crumb topping, place half a pound of butter in another pot.
5To make the crumb topping, place half a pound of butter in another pot.
6To make the crumb topping, place half a pound of butter in another pot.
7Melt both pots of butter over the stove or in a microwave.
8Melt both pots of butter over the stove or in a microwave.
9Melt both pots of butter over the stove or in a microwave.
10In a bowl, add the remaining brown sugar, 1 cup of white granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of brown ginger, half a teaspoon of nutmeg, and a small pinch of salt. Set aside.
11In a bowl, add the remaining brown sugar, 1 cup of white granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of brown ginger, half a teaspoon of nutmeg, and a small pinch of salt. Set aside.
12In a bowl, add the remaining brown sugar, 1 cup of white granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of brown ginger, half a teaspoon of nutmeg, and a small pinch of salt. Set aside.
13Peel and dice 4 apples.
14Peel and dice 4 apples.
15Peel and dice 4 apples.
16In the pot with butter and brown sugar (for the apple filling), stir in 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and all the diced apples. Set aside.
17In the pot with butter and brown sugar (for the apple filling), stir in 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and all the diced apples. Set aside.
18In the pot with butter and brown sugar (for the apple filling), stir in 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and all the diced apples. Set aside.
19Back to the mixing bowl (for the crumb topping), add the melted butter and stir to combine.
20Back to the mixing bowl (for the crumb topping), add the melted butter and stir to combine.
21Back to the mixing bowl (for the crumb topping), add the melted butter and stir to combine.
22Fold in 2 and a quarter cups of all-purpose flour into the crumb mixture until absorbed, but still lumpy. Set aside.
23Fold in 2 and a quarter cups of all-purpose flour into the crumb mixture until absorbed, but still lumpy. Set aside.
24Fold in 2 and a quarter cups of all-purpose flour into the crumb mixture until absorbed, but still lumpy. Set aside.
25In a separate bowl, add the box cake mix and prepare according to package directions, typically with water.
26In a separate bowl, add the box cake mix and prepare according to package directions, typically with water.
27In a separate bowl, add the box cake mix and prepare according to package directions, typically with water.
28Once the cake mix is mostly mixed, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, half a teaspoon of ground ginger, and a quarter to half a teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
29Once the cake mix is mostly mixed, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, half a teaspoon of ground ginger, and a quarter to half a teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
30Once the cake mix is mostly mixed, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, half a teaspoon of ground ginger, and a quarter to half a teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
31Finish mixing the cake batter, being careful not to overmix.
32Finish mixing the cake batter, being careful not to overmix.
33Finish mixing the cake batter, being careful not to overmix.
34Grease a 9x13 baking pan and add all of the apple filling.
35Grease a 9x13 baking pan and add all of the apple filling.
36Grease a 9x13 baking pan and add all of the apple filling.
37Evenly sprinkle about half of the crumb mixture over the apples.
38Evenly sprinkle about half of the crumb mixture over the apples.
39Evenly sprinkle about half of the crumb mixture over the apples.
40Pour the cake batter over the crumb layer.
41Pour the cake batter over the crumb layer.
42Pour the cake batter over the crumb layer.
43Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the cake batter.
44Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the cake batter.
45Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top of the cake batter.
46Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, then check for doneness using the toothpick method. Mine took an extra 10 minutes.
47Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, then check for doneness using the toothpick method. Mine took an extra 10 minutes.
48Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, then check for doneness using the toothpick method. Mine took an extra 10 minutes.
49Serve with your favorite ice cream.
50Serve with your favorite ice cream.
51Serve with your favorite ice cream.
Ingredients
1 stick butter
1 stick butter
1 stick butter
0.5 bag dark brown sugar
0.5 bag dark brown sugar
0.5 bag dark brown sugar
0.5 pound butter
0.5 pound butter
0.5 pound butter
0.5 bag brown sugar
0.5 bag brown sugar
0.5 bag brown sugar
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon brown ginger
1 teaspoon brown ginger
1 teaspoon brown ginger
0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
1 small pinch salt
1 small pinch salt
1 small pinch salt
4 apples, peeled and diced
4 apples, peeled and diced
4 apples, peeled and diced
0.25 cup maple syrup
0.25 cup maple syrup
0.25 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2.25 cups all purpose flour
2.25 cups all purpose flour
2.25 cups all purpose flour
1 box box cake mix
1 box box cake mix
1 box box cake mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Equipment
potsmicrowave (optional)bowlseparate bowlmixing bowl9x13 baking pan
Tips
Do not overmix the cake batter to avoid a chewy cake.
Use the toothpick method to check if the cake is done.