Ingredients Original recipe yields 14 servings Ingredient Checklist 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and finely diced Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Step 2 Prepare cake mix according to package directions for a 10-inch tube pan. Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla extract, then fold in the chopped apples. Step 3 Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool.