Description

This Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake is a cozy fall dessert bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples, soft cake layers, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking, this moist apple cake captures all the flavors of classic apple fritters in an easy sliceable form.

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup apple butter (or applesauce/pumpkin butter)

1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

2 eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped (about 2 cups)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons whole milk

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Flaky sea salt, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, apple butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
In a separate bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Spread half the cake batter into the prepared pan. Top with half the apple mixture.
Spread remaining batter over apples, then top with the rest of the apple mixture and juices.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Adjust consistency if needed.
Drizzle glaze over the cake, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Try different apples like Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith for variation.
Add nuts such as pecans or walnuts for crunch.
For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Dairy-free butter and yogurt alternatives work well.
Can also be baked as muffins or mini loaves.
Swap vanilla glaze for maple or apple cider glaze for seasonal flavor.
Store at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 55–60 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 260mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg