Quick 2-Ingredient Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

Too Easy To Taste This Good But It Sure Does

Believe it: a two-ingredient apple coffee cake that tastes like you spent hours baking. This simple recipe is perfect when you want something warm and comforting without the fuss. With only two store-bought items and about five minutes of hands-on time, you can have a cozy apple coffee cake baking in the oven while your kitchen fills with the aroma of cinnamon and baked apples.

This recipe works without a mixer, measuring cups, or complicated steps. It looks like a homemade treat and tastes like one too — a fast, friendly dessert or breakfast that will have everyone lingering in the kitchen to get a slice.

Two ingredients, five minutes to assemble, and about 25 minutes in the oven yields a warm, tender coffee cake. Let it cool briefly, then drizzle the included cream cheese icing on top. If you want to treat yourself, serve a warm slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Why You’ll Love This Simple Apple Coffee Cake

Refrigerated cinnamon rolls with the packet of icing and a can of apple pie filling are all you need to create a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert. The combination of apples and cinnamon is timeless — familiar, homey, and impossible to resist. The prep is so quick that this recipe is ideal for busy mornings, casual brunches, or last-minute guests.

This cake is forgiving and flexible: you can bake it in a pie plate, an eight- or nine-inch square pan, or an 8″ by 10″ baking dish. It browns nicely and the rolls soak up some of the apple juices, creating a tender, pull-apart texture that’s perfect with coffee.

Here’s How Easy It Is To Make This Tasty Coffee Cake

Ingredients: one tube (eight) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with the icing packet, and one 21-ounce can of apple pie filling. Lightly grease your baking pan. Dump the apple filling into the dish and use kitchen scissors or a knife to chop the apple slices into bite-sized pieces if you prefer smaller chunks.

Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters for easy distribution. Scatter the pieces over the apples, then gently stir so the cinnamon roll pieces are evenly mixed into the filling. The dough will absorb some apple juices as it bakes, creating a soft, cake-like texture with pockets of cinnamon.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the dough pieces are set. Timing can vary slightly based on your pan and oven, so check for a golden top and bubbling filling around the edges.

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Snip open the icing pouch that came with the cinnamon rolls and drizzle it over the warm surface. The icing melts slightly into the warm cake, creating a glossy, sweet finish.

FAQs About This 2-Ingredient Apple Coffee Cake

What should I serve with this cake?
It pairs beautifully with hot coffee, a dollop of whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style serving. Warm cake and cold ice cream make a lovely contrast.

How should I store leftovers?
Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to three days. Reheat individual portions briefly in the microwave — about 10–15 seconds — until warm. This dessert is best enjoyed fresh and doesn’t freeze well.

Can I prepare it the night before?
It’s best to assemble and bake when you’re ready. Refrigerated dough can become sluggish if left sitting, which may affect baking results. Since assembly takes only minutes, plan to bake right away.

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Yield: 8 servings

2-Ingredient Apple Coffee Cake

Super easy apple coffee cake that requires only two ingredients and five minutes of prep. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert.

Prep Time
5 minutes

Cook Time
25 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Ingredients

• One tube of eight refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
• One 21-ounce can of apple pie filling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a small baking pan. A pie plate, an 8- or 9-inch square pan, or an 8″ x 10″ dish works well.
3. Empty the apple pie filling into the baking dish and cut the apple slices into bite-sized pieces if desired.
4. Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and reserve the icing packet.
5. Add the cinnamon roll pieces to the apple filling and stir gently to distribute evenly.
6. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the dough pieces are lightly browned and the filling bubbles around the edges.
7. Let the cake cool slightly, then drizzle the included frosting over the top.
8. Serve warm; this cake is lovely with vanilla ice cream or a cup of coffee.
9. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat briefly in the microwave before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 380Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 730mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 2gSugar: 37gProtein: 4g

If you enjoy apple desserts, try apple crisp, fried apples, Danish apple cake, or pork tenderloin with apples from your recipe collection. This two-ingredient apple coffee cake is ideal for sharing with neighbors, family, or friends.

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Love, GB (Betty Streff)

Real food. Real grandma. Real kitchen. Real easy.