Apple Cinnamon Cake Brownies
Apple Cinnamon Cake Brownies combine yellow cake mix, apple butter, fresh diced apples, and cinnamon for an easy fall dessert. Cream cheese frosting adds a sweet, tangy finish to these soft, apple-filled brownies.
Yield: 18
Calories: 176kcal
Materials
Brownies:
- 1/4 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple, peeled and finely diced (from 1/2 apple)
- 15.25 oz. box yellow cake mix
Frosting:
- 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line 8 x 8" baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang to lift the brownies out later. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Brownies:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, apple butter, eggs, ground cinnamon, and finely diced apple. Stir until well combined. Add the yellow cake mix and stir with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until everything is combined. The batter will be thick.Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and press it into an even layer.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–24 minutes, or until the center is set. Begin checking at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking. Let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack before adding the frosting.
Frosting:
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Reduce beaters to LOW speed and add the powdered sugar and salt, mixing until creamy. Increase speed to HIGH for a minute or two for light and fluffy frosting. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes so the frosting can firm up before slicing and serving. Keep refrigerated. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg