Apple Fritter Cake
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Apple Fritter Cake
Description
Apple Fritter Cake is a single-layer baked dessert featuring a spiced cake batter enriched with brown sugar, applesauce, and chopped apples. The mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg brings warmth to the flavor profile, complementing the natural tartness of the apples. The batter, made from neutral cooking oil and two types of sugar, is combined with dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and folded gently with diced apples to distribute the fruit evenly without overmixing.
The cake is baked in a 9x13 pan at moderate temperature, with foil placed on top partway through baking to prevent over-browning while allowing the interior to cook fully. After cooling, it is topped with a brown sugar glaze prepared by simmering butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and rich. The glaze adds a luscious, creamy sweetness that contrasts with the lightly spiced cake beneath.
This cake suits those who enjoy apple desserts that are neither overly dense nor too sweet. It can be served as a cozy treat for gatherings or afternoon snacks, pairing well with tea or coffee. Using a variety of sweet and tart apples can adjust the balance of flavors according to taste. The recipe is from a church cookbook, emphasizing homey, familiar flavors and textures.
Choose firm apples like Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.Watch the cake closely after 25 minutes to add foil and prevent over-browning.The brown sugar glaze is best prepared while the cake cools, then poured on for a smooth, glossy finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 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 apple about 3 large, peeled and chopped
Brown Sugar Glaze:
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Use a mix of firm apples such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji for balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Place foil over the cake after 25-30 minutes of baking to prevent the top from browning too quickly.
- The brown sugar glaze should be made while the cake cools; it gives a rich finishing touch.
- This recipe comes from a church cookbook and reflects classic home baking traditions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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