Description
If you’re craving bakery-style indulgence without deep frying, this easy Apple Fritter Cake is the perfect treat. With juicy chunks of apple, warm cinnamon, a soft and moist cake base, and a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s a crowd-pleasing option for cozy brunches, weekend breakfasts, or comforting desserts. It’s an ideal recipe for fans of quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or satisfying fall food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and chop apples. Toss them in a bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread half of the batter into the dish.
7. Layer with half the apple mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter and apples. Swirl lightly with a knife.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is still warm, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a glaze.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cake. Let it soak in before slicing and serving.
Notes
Mixing apple varieties (like Granny Smith + Fuji) gives a balanced flavor.
Don’t over-swirl the batter; you want visible apple layers.
Best served warm, but stores beautifully and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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