Apple Fritter Cake

Want an Apple Fritter Cake recipe that makes your kitchen smell like a bakery? You’re in the right place! This soft, moist cake is packed with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a sweet glaze that melts into every bite.

It delivers the classic flavors of an apple fritter in an easy-to-make cake form.

This recipe brings homemade comfort to your table with just a little effort. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this Apple Fritter Cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether served warm with coffee or as a holiday treat, every slice is loaded with apple goodness and irresistible glaze!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Skillet (for cooking apples)

Ingredients Overview

• Apples: Adds natural sweetness and moisture to the cake.
• Cinnamon & Brown Sugar: Create a warm, spiced apple filling.
• Glaze: A simple vanilla glaze adds the perfect finishing touch.

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

• 2 large apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cake Batter

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk

For the Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1: Cook the Apples

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften.
3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until smooth.

Step 3: Assemble the Cake

1. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan.
2. Spoon half of the apple mixture over the batter.
3. Add the remaining batter on top, then spread the rest of the apples evenly.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 4: Make the Glaze & Serve

1. In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Drizzle over the warm cake and let it soak in before slicing.
3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Nutrition (per slice, ~9 servings)

• Calories: ~320
• Fat: ~14g
• Carbohydrates: ~45g
• Protein: ~4g

Expert Tips

• For Extra Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the apple mixture.
• Make It More Like a Fritter: Fry diced apples in butter and cinnamon for caramelized flavor.
• Best Served Warm: Heat up leftovers for 10 seconds in the microwave for fresh-baked taste.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of apple?
Yes! Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples work best.

How do I store leftover cake?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.

Can I freeze this cake?
Yes! Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Storing & Freezing

• Storing: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
• Freezing: Wrap slices in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months.

Substitutions & Variations

• Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Dairy-Free: Swap butter for coconut oil and milk for almond milk.
• Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar before baking.

Apple Fritter Cake

Want an **Apple Fritter Cake** recipe that makes your kitchen smell like a bakery? You’re in the right place! This soft, moist cake is packed with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a sweet glaze that melts into every bite.

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Equipment

• - 9x9-inch or 8x8-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• - Whisk or electric mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• - Skillet (for cooking apples)

Ingredients

  

• #### **For the Apple Filling**
• - 2 large apples peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• - 1/4 cup brown sugar
• - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• #### **For the Cake Batter**
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 2 large eggs
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1/2 cup whole milk
• #### **For the Glaze**
• - 1 cup powdered sugar
• - 2 tablespoons milk
• - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• #### **Step 1: Cook the Apples**
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften.
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and set aside.
• #### **Step 2: Make the Cake Batter**
• Preheat oven to **350°F (175°C)** and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
• In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until smooth.
• #### **Step 3: Assemble the Cake**
• Spread half the batter into the prepared pan.
• Spoon half of the apple mixture over the batter.
• Add the remaining batter on top, then spread the rest of the apples evenly.
• Bake for **35-40 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• #### **Step 4: Make the Glaze & Serve**
• In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
• Drizzle over the warm cake and let it soak in before slicing.
• Serve warm and enjoy!