Description
The Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake is a moist and tender cake filled with juicy Honeycrisp apples and warm cinnamon spice, topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. It combines the nostalgic flavors of apple fritters with the comforting texture of cake, making it a perfect dessert or snack for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 3 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (ensure gluten-free if needed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
For the Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 to 2 tablespoons apple cider or lemon juice (optional, for slight tang)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the Honeycrisp apples into small cubes. Toss them with a little cinnamon and sugar, then set aside to infuse the flavor. This ensures the apples remain tender and flavorful inside the cake.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. These dry ingredients form the perfect base for a light, spiced crumb that complements the apples.
- Cream Butter and Eggs: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to create a rich, smooth batter base.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing and keep the cake tender.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the prepared Honeycrisp apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking down the fruit.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: While the cake cools, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a splash of apple cider or lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the cinnamon glaze evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to set for a few minutes. Slice and enjoy the sweet, spiced delight of the Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake.
Notes
- Don’t skip the glaze; it gives the cake its signature apple fritter finish.
- Use fresh Honeycrisp apples for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Check the cake a few minutes before the suggested baking time to avoid overbaking and dryness.
- Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for smoother mixing and even baking.
- Stir the batter just until combined to keep the cake soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple cake, apple fritter cake, cinnamon apple cake, glazed apple cake, moist apple cake, fall dessert, easy apple cake
