Description

This apple fritter cake is a delightful cross between a coffee cake and a cinnamon apple pastry. Moist, tender, and packed with juicy apples, it’s topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crumble that mimics your favorite fried apple fritters—without all the frying. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert, this cake brings warmth, flavor, and comfort to your table. It’s simple to make, yet everyone will think you spent hours on it. Each bite offers the soft apple-studded cake and a crisp, sweet topping that keeps you coming back for more.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Topping: ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp cold butter

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
In a medium bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then fold in diced apples.
Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
Make topping: combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter. Crumble over cake.
Bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Coat apples in a bit of flour to prevent sinking.
Add nuts or dried fruits for texture.
Drizzle glaze or serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert / Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12–14
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg