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Apple Fritter Cake

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This Apple Fritter Cake is a cozy, cinnamon-packed dessert featuring juicy apples, a crackly cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a sweet glaze. It’s easy to make, perfect for sharing, and tastes like a bakery-style fritter in cake form.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and dice apples. Toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside and drain excess liquid if needed.
  3. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon-sugar swirl in a small bowl.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Blend in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and milk. Batter will be thick.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. Layer half the apple mixture and half the cinnamon-sugar swirl. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and swirl. Swirl top layer gently with a knife.
  9. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Rotate pan halfway through baking. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool cake in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges and lift out with parchment. Cool another 30 minutes before glazing.
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze until smooth and drizzly. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  12. Drizzle glaze over warm cake. Let set for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 flour blend and add xanthan gum if needed. Dairy-free swaps work well. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake fluffy. Swirl the cinnamon-sugar and apples for even flavor. Cover with foil if browning too quickly. Cake can be made ahead and glazed before serving. Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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