Almond Apple Cake

This delightful Almond Apple Cake combines the rich, nutty flavor of almond cake mix with the sweet, spiced goodness of apple pie filling. The result is a moist, tender cake that's perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, featuring a lovely texture and an aromatic finish. It's an easy yet elegant treat that respects traditional baking methods while adding a creative twist with the apple filling.

Ingredients:

• 1 box almond cake mix
• 1 can apple pie filling
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond cake mix, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
3. Gently fold in the apple pie filling and chopped almonds until evenly distributed.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve.