Description

Start your morning or sweeten up your dessert table with this Apple Fritter Cake — a deliciously cozy twist on the classic apple fritter. It’s layered with warm cinnamon apples, soft vanilla cake, and finished with a rich, donut-style glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast ideas, quick brunch treats, or comforting dessert food ideas that your family will love. It’s an easy recipe using basic pantry staples, ideal for healthy snack swaps or indulgent fall breakfast inspiration.

Ingredients

2 medium apples, diced

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup melted butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup milk

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

1. Peel, core, and dice the apples. Toss them with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.

3. Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

5. Spread half of the batter in the dish. Top with half the apple mixture. Repeat the layers and swirl with a knife.

6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. While slightly warm, mix powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Drizzle over the cake and let set before slicing.

Notes

This cake is best served slightly warm for the softest texture.

Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled apple layer effect.

Store tightly wrapped at room temperature or in the fridge to keep fresh longer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 310
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: apple fritter cake, quick breakfast, fall dessert, brunch recipe, apple dessert