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Cinnamon Apple Fritter Cake

Indulgent Cinnamon Apple Fritter Cake for Cozy Days

This Cinnamon Apple Fritter Cake combines warm spices and juicy apples for a comforting dessert that evokes cozy autumn days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar can use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter or use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 large eggs or substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water
  • ½ cup sour cream Greek yogurt also works
  • ½ cup milk any plant-based milk for lactose-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract avoid imitation for best results
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 cups apples Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji; can swap with pears
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon consider adding nutmeg for extra warmth
For the Topping & Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glazing
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon for topping
  • 2 tablespoons sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Add softened unsalted butter to the dry mixture and blend until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Prepare your apples by dicing them and toss in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
  6. Spread two-thirds of the cake batter evenly in the baking pan, distribute spiced apples over it, and top with remaining batter.
  7. Sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the batter and bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before preparing the glaze and drizzling it over the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is very soft for easy mixing, avoid overmixing the batter, and check for doneness a few minutes early.

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