Apple Fritter Cake
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 50-55 minutes | Servings: 12
Ingredients:
⅓ C. Butter unsalted and softened
⅔ C. Granulated sugar
½ C. Applesauce
2 Large eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 ⅓ C. All purpose flour
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 C. Sour cream
For the Filling:
2 Large Granny smith apples peeled an thinly sliced
½ C. Granulated sugar
½ tsp. Cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
4 tsp. Water
3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
½ C. Brown sugar
½ tsp. Cinnamon
For the glaze:
2 C. Powdered sugar
½ C. Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
How to make Apple Fritter Cake Recipe:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the ⅓ cup butter and ⅔ cup sugar until smooth.
Step 3. Add the eggs, applesauce, and 2 tsp vanilla to the mixing bowl, and beat until combined.
a. adding eggs
b. adding applesauce
Step 4. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until well incorporated.
a. adding flour
b. adding baking powder
c. adding cinnamon
Step 5. Pour the sour cream into the bowl and beat on high until the batter is smooth.
Step 6. Heat a skillet over medium heat on the stove, and add the apples, ½ cup sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg, water and cornstarch to it. Continue to cook until the apples are softened and the sauce has thickened.
a. adding apples + sugar
b. adding cinnamon
c.
Step 7. Mix together the ½ cup brown sugar and ½ tsp cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
Step 8. Place half of the cake batter in an even layer in the bottom of a well-greased baking dish.
Step 9. Cover the batter with the apple filling, and sprinkle ¾ of the brown sugar mixture on top of them.
Step 10. Layer the last half of cake batter on top of the apple filling, and top with the remaining brown sugar mixture.
Step 11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.
Step 12. While the cake is baking, add the ingredients for the glaze to a mixing bowl, and beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 13. Immediately pour the glaze evenly over the cake when it is removed from the oven. Let sit to allow the glaze to harden a bit before serving.
Enjoy!