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Glaze Poured Over Freshly Baked Apple Cake

Apple Fritter Cake Recipe

Make a moist and fluffy apple fritter cake by layering spiced cinnamon apples and buttery cake batter, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for brunch or dessert, it’s like your favorite apple fritter in cake form!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment or hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • 9×13" baking pan
  • Spatula or spoon for spreading
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Butter Knife
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 cups peeled and large diced Granny Smith Apples about 2 medium
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cake

  • 1/3 cup butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Make the Filling: Cook apples, sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan for 5-6 minutes until soft and thickened. Cool.
  • Prepare Brown Sugar Mix: Combine dark brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
    Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Mix for Cake
  • Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray.
    Preheating the Oven for Apple Cake
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in applesauce, vanilla, and eggs.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
    Granny Smith Apple Filling for Cake
  • Make Batter: Alternate adding the dry mixture and Greek yogurt to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry.
    Mixing Wet Ingredients for Apple Cake Batter
  • Assemble: Spread half the batter in the pan, top with apple filling, 2/3 of the brown sugar, and remaining batter. Sprinkle the rest of the brown sugar on top.
  • Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set.
    Baking Apple Cake in the Oven
  • Add Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Poke holes in the hot cake, pour glaze over, and let set for 20 minutes before serving.
    Apple Fritter Cake Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.2mg