Description
Delight in this moist and warmly spiced Apple Fritter Cake, featuring a tender crumb studded with juicy chopped apples and finished with a luscious brown sugar glaze. Perfect for fall or anytime you crave a comforting apple dessert, it’s easy to prepare and bakes to a golden perfection that satisfies every sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup Oil
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 3 cups Peeled Chopped Apples (about 3 large)
Brown Sugar Glaze
- 6 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined for balanced flavor and leavening.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a larger mixing bowl, stir together the oil, sugar, and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract for a smooth, uniform batter. Then stir in the applesauce and apple cider.
- Add Dry Mixture to Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold together just until combined, making sure not to overmix.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the peeled and chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Bake the Cake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. To avoid over-browning, cover the cake loosely with foil after 25-30 minutes of baking.
- Prepare Brown Sugar Glaze: While the cake cools, combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until butter melts and mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and allow glaze to cool.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over the top using a toothpick or fork. Drizzle the brown sugar glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in for a few minutes.
- Serve: Serve the apple fritter cake warm or at room temperature with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Mom’s church cookbook.
- When baking, choose firm, sweet yet tart apples; a combination of Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith apples works well for balanced flavor.
- For this recipe, Honeycrisp apples were used, providing sweetness and a crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/20th of the cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
