Description
Apple Fritter Cake is a moist and soft buttery vanilla cake filled with tender, ooey gooey apple pieces and topped with a crunchy vanilla glaze. This dessert perfectly captures the flavors of fall and is ideal for celebrating apple harvest season. It's an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with coffee, brunch, or a scoop of ice cream for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples Mixture
- 4 cups apples (peeled and cubed small, about 4 large apples, 550g)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom (ground, optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Cake Batter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (more as needed)
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Apples Mixture: In a bowl, combine the peeled and cubed apples with dark brown sugar, cinnamon, optional cardamom, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix gently to coat the apples evenly and set aside.
- Make Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the prepared apple mixture into the batter, ensuring the apples are well distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or similar sized pan to prevent sticking.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Make the Vanilla Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity to reach desired drizzling consistency.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This apple fritter cake is wonderfully moist and tender with a soft buttery base.
- The apples provide a delicious gooey texture that perfectly compliments the cake.
- Optional cardamom adds a subtle hint of warm spice but can be omitted if desired.
- For extra flavor, serve the cake alongside coffee, brunch dishes, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
- Ensure apples are cut into small, uniform pieces for even baking and chewy texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and sour cream to help the batter combine smoothly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
