Apple Fritter Cake
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of a classic apple fritter in an easy-to-make cake! This Apple Fritter Cake is packed with tender apples, a cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a sweet glaze, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. With no frying required, it’s a simple and delicious way to enjoy the taste of your favorite bakery treat at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake:
- Baking spray with flour
- 1 ¾ cups (about 1–2 apples) Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples, diced (¼-inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (174g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup apple cider (room temperature)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
- ⅓ cup (71g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- ¾ cup (160g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze:
- 1 ¼ cups (284g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan with baking spray.
2️⃣ Prepare Apples:
In a medium bowl, mix diced apples with ground cinnamon and ¼ cup of granulated sugar.
3️⃣ Make the Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together apple cider, melted butter, brown sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, and remaining granulated sugar. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until nearly combined. Fold in the apple mixture. Reserve ½ cup of batter. Pour the rest into the prepared pan.
4️⃣ Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
Mix brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Dollop over the batter along with the reserved ½ cup of batter. Swirl gently with a butter knife. Sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
5️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (avoiding the cinnamon swirl) comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 1–2 hours.
6️⃣ Make the Glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, sour cream, melted butter, and water until smooth.
7️⃣ Glaze the Cake:
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Let it set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Apple Varieties: Golden Delicious and Granny Smith are best, but Honeycrisp or Fuji also work.
- Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before serving.
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