Description
This Irresistible Apple Fritter Cake recipe brings together the comforting flavors of warm spices, tender apples, and the delightful crunch of apple fritters in a moist and easy-to-make cake. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. This is your dry ingredient mix for the Irresistible Apple Fritter Cake.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the Apple Fritter Cake batter.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans (if using) to distribute them evenly throughout the Irresistible Apple Fritter Cake batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures your Homemade Apple Fritter Cake is fully baked.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired drizzling consistency for the Glazed Apple Fritter Cake.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Slice and serve your delicious Irresistible Apple Fritter Cake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
- Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best cake texture.
- If you prefer a Spiced Apple Fritter Cake, you can increase the cinnamon and nutmeg slightly.
- This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.
- Store any leftover Irresistible Apple Fritter Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg