Mouthwatering Apple Fritter Cake Recipe
This Mouthwatering Apple Fritter Cake combines the crisp tartness of Granny Smith apples with a fragrant cinnamon-spiced batter, baked to golden perfection and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for a cozy dessert or a delightful breakfast treat, this cake offers moist, tender crumb and rich apple flavor reminiscent of a classic apple fritter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Apple Mixture
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp water
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
Cake Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the white sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and water. Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent. Remove from heat and fold in the diced Granny Smith apples. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the batter layer. Carefully spread the remaining batter over the apples.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or sugar as needed.
- Finish the Cake: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled cake. Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tart flavor and firm texture that holds up well during baking.
- Make sure the apple mixture has cooled before adding it between batter layers to prevent sinking.
- You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar as a homemade buttermilk alternative.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the apple layer before adding the top batter.
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