Apple Fritter Cake

         Ahhh, the smell of fresh bakery goods, apples and cinnamon. Delightful! The thought actually makes my stomach rumble. My mouth is salivating thinking of warm and soft apple fritters with a crispy sugar glaze. Years ago, I had a friend who owned a bakery. I always wondered how she and her husband stayed so in shape. Man, I would blow up like a balloon just working at a bakery.

            Apple fritters make a perfect breakfast in my opinion. Along with a cup of strong, black coffee, there is nothing better.

What if I told you that you could have an apple fritter in a cake? Yes! A whole cake!!

It is a good thing that I like apples, because I could make this all the time and still not get enough. You will feel the same way once you try this super easy recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            How do I store this cake?

The cake will be good sitting on the counter, covered for 5 to 7 days. If you keep it in the refrigerator, you can count on it for up to 2 weeks. That is if you keep it tightly covered.

            Can I freeze this cake?

The apple fritter cake freezes wonderfully. You should wrap it in plastic wrap and then 2 layers of foil. You can also keep it in an airtight container and in the freezer.

            Is there a certain type of apple to use?

You could use any type of apple for this. I do recommend Red Delicious. They are a little sweeter and a whole lot more juicy.

            Do I thaw it on the counter?

You should thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.

What do you need to make Apple Fritter Cake

Cake

            1 tbsp cinnamon

            ¼ tsp salt

            4 tsp baking powder

            2 tsp vanilla

            6 apples of choice, peeled and cored, then diced

            3 cups of flour

            1 cup of sugar

            1 ½ cups of milk

           2 eggs

           ½ cup melted butter

Topping

            1 cup butter

            2 tbsp flour

            1 cup brown sugar

            1 tbsp cinnamon

Glaze

            2 cups powdered sugar

            1 tsp vanilla

            5 tbsp milk

How to make Apple Fritter Cake

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350*

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cinnamon, salt, baking powder, flour, sugar, milk and the eggs.

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Combine well, then add in ½ of the diced apples and stir well

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SECOND STEP:

Using the low speed on the electric mixer, slowly drizzle the melted butter into the batter while continuing to mix.

THIRD STEP:

Grease a 9×13 baking pan

Pour the batter into the pan

Sprinkle some of the remaining apple pieces onto the top of the batter

FOURTH STEP:

In a separate bowl, mix together the ingredients for the topping and combine well

Place scoops of this thick mix over the batter

FIFTH STEP:

Take a butter knife and run it through the thick batter and the cake to somewhat give a marble effect.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean

SIXTH STEP:

When the cake cools completely, drizzle the entire top with the glaze mix.

Then hide the cake so no one else knows it is there, you can have it to yourself!

Enjoy!