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Apple Fritter Cake

Apple Fritter Cake
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Apple Fritter Cake is a moist, tender cake that combines the warm, classic flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples with a crumbly, buttery topping. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple ingredients to capture the comforting essence of traditional apple fritters in a cake form, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you want a delicious treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free version)
  • 2 cups fresh apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)

Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative), diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice fresh apples into small, bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution in the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to keep the cake tender.
  6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
  7. Prepare the Crumb Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold diced butter until the mixture becomes crumbly, resembling coarse crumbs.
  8. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan, sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the surface, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best tartness and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
  • Using cold butter for the crumb topping ensures a perfect crumbly texture.
  • Test the cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick; moist crumbs but no wet batter indicates it’s ready.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing to help it hold its structure.

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Keywords: Apple Fritter Cake, apple cake, cinnamon cake, crumb topping, gluten-free apple cake, homemade apple dessert

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