Description
A moist and flavorful glazed Honeycrisp apple fritter cake combining the sweetness of apples and cinnamon with a rich glaze topping, perfect for a comforting dessert or special breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple butter (or applesauce/pumpkin butter)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Apple Mixture
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the cake.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, apple butter, Greek yogurt or sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Then add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Make Apple Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped Honeycrisp apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract ensuring the apples are evenly coated for maximum flavor throughout the cake.
- Assemble Cake: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the apple mixture over the batter ensuring good distribution. Cover the apples with the remaining batter and top with the remaining apple mixture, including any juices left in the bowl for added moisture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, whole milk (starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more as needed for consistency), and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake and sprinkle lightly with sea salt to enhance the flavors. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature and enjoy the delicious blend of cinnamon, apple, and sweet glaze.
Notes
- Using Honeycrisp apples enhances the dessert with their sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture.
- Apple butter can be substituted with applesauce or pumpkin butter for different flavor nuances.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and light.
- Adjust the glaze thickness by adding more or less milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Sprinkling sea salt on the glaze provides a wonderful contrast to the sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; cake is best consumed within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
