Imagine the warm, spiced flavors of apple fritters transformed into a moist, easy-to-make cake. This Country Apple Fritter Cake is packed with tender chunks of cinnamon-sugar-coated apples, swirled with buttery cake layers, and topped with a luscious glaze. Whether served for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that tastes like home.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment
- 9×9-inch baking dish or loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Whisk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or loaf pan and set aside. - Prepare the Apple Filling:
In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated. Set aside. - Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. - Layer the Cake:
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Add half of the apple mixture on top of the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the apples, spreading it carefully. Top with the remaining apples, pressing them slightly into the batter. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes. - Make the Glaze:
While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed. - Glaze the Cake:
Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the top. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Tips for Success
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the top layer of apples before baking.
- The cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
This Country Apple Fritter Cake is a delightful combination of spiced apples and buttery cake, with a sweet glaze that ties it all together. Perfectly moist and flavorful, this cake is a versatile treat that’s just as at home on a dessert table as it is for a cozy weekend brunch. Try it once, and it’ll become a family favorite in no time!
Country Apple Fritter Cake Recipe
This Country Apple Fritter Cake combines the flavors of classic apple fritters into a moist and tender cake, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for dessert or breakfast!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking dish or loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Whisk
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the Apple Filling:
- 2 large apples peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or loaf pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Layer the Cake:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Add half of the apple mixture on top of the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the apples, spreading it carefully. Top with the remaining apples, pressing them slightly into the batter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Make the Glaze:
- While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Glaze the Cake:
- Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the top. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
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