The lightness of angel food cake is created using egg whites and the result is a cloud-like cake with a delicate cake, But, if you’ve ever wanted to add some more flavor to this traditional cake then this spiced version with apple is a perfect way to do just that.

There’s applesauce in the batter, as well as a homemade apple topping to lavish on each piece. And, let’s not forget those wonderful apple pie spices in the mix, too, that give it the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a great dish to serve to guests and requires minimal work since we’re starting with a box cake mix.

You want to choose a mix that has all the ingredients in one packet for the best rise and easiest preparation. Then simply add in the the “extra” ingredients (including nuts) to the mix. Because of these additions the cake is likely to rise just a little less than it would otherwise. However, it should still have a decent height once it’s been baked.

While the cake is cooling you can work on the apple topping. It’s made from cubed Granny Smith apples cooked in butter and brown sugar. The final topping is a mixture made from sour cream and whipped cream. It adds just a bit of a tangy taste to the cake that’s out of this world.

If you love spice cake and angel food cake now’s your chance to enjoy them together in one delicious dessert.