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Fall means all things apples, and spiced apples rank at the top of my list of fall favorites. This moist apple loaf recipe from my grandma's recipe box starts with a boxed spice cake mix. And, what a great start it is! This fresh apple bread is super moist and full of cinnamon and spices without you having to bake from scratch. That's always a plus in my book! Plus, check out the health benefits of apples and the health benefits of cinnamon. 

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The shortcut to this old-fashioned recipe is a box of spice cake mix, which you combine with chopped apples, eggs, oil, flour, cinnamon and, if you want, raisins. (Raisins are a personal thing; you either love 'em or hate 'em.) The apple bread is baked in a loaf pan in the oven for about 40 minutes, then cooled before serving. So simple yet so impressive. 

The result is an irresistible apple bread (or is it a cake?) that you'll crave for a snack, as an elegant dessert or even for breakfast. So easy and so delicious!

Photo credit: Donna John

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Servings: 18 (2 loaves)

Ingredients

• 16 ounces (1 package) spice cake mix
• 2 large apples, peeled, cored and chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Stir with a large spoon until well blended. Divide the batter between two greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pans (or, you could line the pans with parchment paper).
2. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool loaves in pan for about 2 hours before removing.
    

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