Description
The ‘Are You Kidding Me Cake’ is a magical three-ingredient dessert that’s as simple as it is delicious. With just cake mix, pie filling, and eggs, this ultra-moist, flavorful cake is perfect for last-minute gatherings or when you’re craving a sweet treat with zero fuss and all the wow.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor – chocolate, vanilla, spice, etc.)
- 1 can (21 oz) fruit pie filling (such as cherry, apple, or blueberry)
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, fruit pie filling, and eggs until well combined. Do not add any other ingredients from the box instructions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing. Serve as-is or topped with whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use chocolate cake mix with cherry pie filling for a Black Forest-style cake.
- Vanilla cake mix pairs well with apple or blueberry filling.
- This recipe is perfect for baking with kids or beginner bakers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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