Sunny’s Easy Chocolate Apple Pie Cake Recipe

This Sunny’s Easy Chocolate Apple Pie Cake is a decadent and moist recipe, which is made with a chocolate cake mix and a whole apple pie baked inside. It’s the ultimate dessert recipe, a fun twist on a classic that’s ready in about an hour, plus cooling time.

Sunny’s Easy Chocolate Apple Pie Cake Ingredients

For the Chocolate Apple Pie Cake:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus additional ingredients for making the cake (usually eggs, oil, water)
• 1 store-bought 8-inch apple pie

For the Ganache:

• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon dark rum
• Pinch of Kosher salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

How To Make Sunny’s Easy Chocolate Apple Pie Cake

1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use the butter to grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan or springform pan. Cut out a circle of parchment paper to fit the pan and place it on the bottom.
2. Assemble the cake: In a large bowl, prepare the cake batter as instructed on the box. Pour about 1 cup of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out. Place the entire apple pie on top of the cake batter. Pour the rest of the cake batter over the top and around the sides of the pie, ensuring there are no air pockets.
3. Bake and cool: Bake the cake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake part comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly in the pan before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the ganache: Pour the chocolate chips into a medium heatproof bowl. In a small pot, heat the heavy cream, rum, and a pinch of salt until warm and just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.
5. Garnish and serve: Place the cooled cake on a serving platter. Pour the ganache over the center of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans and serve.

Recipe Tips

• How do I know when the cake is done? The key is to test the cake portion, not the pie inside. A toothpick inserted into the chocolate cake around the edges should come out clean. The total baking time will be longer than for a regular cake.
• Can I use a different kind of pie? Yes! This fun “pie inside a cake” concept would also be delicious with a cherry, peach, or blueberry pie.
• How to prevent the cake from overflowing? Use a 9-inch springform pan or a deep cake pan. Placing the pan on a larger, rimmed baking sheet before it goes in the oven is a great way to catch any potential drips.
• Can I make this ahead of time? This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. You can bake the cake, let it cool completely, and store it, un-glazed, in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Add the ganache just before serving.

What To Serve With Chocolate Apple Pie Cake

This rich and decadent cake is a showstopper all on its own.

• A scoop of vanilla bean or cinnamon ice cream
• A dollop of fresh, unsweetened whipped cream
• A tall glass of cold milk

How To Store Chocolate Apple Pie Cake

• Refrigerate: Due to the ganache, it’s best to store this cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 4 days. Let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Chocolate Apple Pie Cake Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 650 kcal
• Fat: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 80g
• Protein: 8g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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