Description
Craving the flavors of a bakery-style apple fritter but in cake form? This Apple Fritter Cake is soft, buttery, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apples, brown sugar swirls, and a sweet glaze that drips into every golden crevice. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, a cozy dessert, or simply an easy recipe to impress guests, this one’s a keeper. Perfect for chilly mornings, holiday brunch spreads, or any time you need warm comfort on a plate. Delicious, simple, and packed with flavor—it’s an easy food idea you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
2 large apples, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Peel and dice the apples, then toss them with cinnamon and brown sugar. Let sit to release juices.
2. In a bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
6. Pour half the batter into a greased baking dish, then add half the apple mixture.
7. Repeat with remaining batter and apples, swirling gently with a knife.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. While warm, mix powdered sugar and milk for glaze, then drizzle over the cake.
10. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor depth.
Don’t skip the glaze—it elevates the entire cake with a sticky-sweet finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: apple cake, apple fritter cake, easy breakfast cake, cinnamon apple cake