Apple Fritter Cake
This Apple Fritter Cake has everything you love about a classic apple fritter Apple Fritters but in an easy, made-from-scratch cake form. It’s soft and tender, filled with juicy apples, swirled with cinnamon sugar, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze that melts into every bite. Perfect for fall baking, brunch, or an afternoon coffee treat.
Servings: 12
Calories: 447kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 medium apples peeled and diced
For the filling
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Mix your brown sugar with cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and topping. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over the warm cake. Slice and serve.
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Notes
- Best apples: Use firm baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Check for doneness: The cake is ready when the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Don’t skip the swirl: Swirling the cinnamon sugar through the batter gives you those classic apple fritter pockets of sweetness in every slice.
- Glaze tips: Drizzle the glaze while the cake is still slightly warm so it melts into the top and creates a glossy finish.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5. It can also be frozen (without the glaze) for up to 3 months.
- Optional add-ins: Stir in chopped nuts, raisins, or even a sprinkle of nutmeg for a twist on the classic flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
