Apple Fritter Cake

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    20

  • Calories

    357 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    German

Apple Fritter Cake

Moist homemade apple fritter cake made with fresh apples with a brown sugar glaze. This is the best apple cake recipe and a perfect Fall dessert.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 cups peeled chopped apples (about 3 large)

Brown Sugar Glaze:

  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. In a larger mixing bowl, stir together, oil, sugar, and brown sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Make sure to mix well after each addition. Add applesauce and apple cider.
  3. Add the dry ingredient mixture and fold together until just combined. Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed.
  4. Spread the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Since this cake can brown on the top before it is fully baked through, place a piece of foil on the top of the cake after 25-30 minutes of baking time.
  5. While the cake is cooling, prepare the brown sugar glaze. Combine the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt, whisking constantly, until it comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and cook for 1 minute longer. Allow the glaze to cool.
  6. Once the cake has cooled for a bit, using a toothpick or fork, poke holes throughout the cake. Drizzle the brown sugar glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the cake. Allow it to soak into the cake and set for a few minutes. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Mom's church cookbook.
  • When baking, you want to look for firm, sweet yet tart apples. I like to use a combination of honeycrisp apples, gala apples, fuji apples, and if I want to add more tartness, I will add a granny smith apple.
  • For this apple fritter cake recipe, I used honeycrisp apples.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 171mg (7%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 284IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 284IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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