Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Granola Crisp

June 24, 2026

Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Granola Crisp

Name: Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Granola Crisp
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box (432 g) Duncan Hines® Golden Yellow Cake Mix; 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon, divided; 2 apples, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups); 3/4 cup (175 mL) granola; 1/4 cup (60 mL) packed brown sugar; 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, melted; 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream, whipped (optional)

25

Prep Time Minutes
80
Total Time Minutes
9
Number of Ingredients
8
Servings

Tags:

Dessert,
Breakfast/Brunch,
Holiday & Seasonal,
Christmas/Holiday Season,
Thanksgiving,
Fall,
Duncan Hines

Ingredients

1 box (432 g) Duncan Hines® Golden Yellow Cake Mix
1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon, divided
2 apples, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup (175 mL) granola
1/4 cup (60 mL) packed brown sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter, melted
1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream, whipped (optional)

Directions

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Step one

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour 13- x 9-inch (3 L) baking pan. Using electric mixer at medium speed, beat Duncan Hines® Golden Yellow Cake Mix, 1 cup (250 mL) water, oil, eggs and half of the cinnamon for 2 minutes. Stir in apples.
Step two

Pour batter into prepared pan. In small bowl, combine granola, brown sugar, butter and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter.
Step three

Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer to rack; let cool for 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, with dollop of whipped cream (if desired).