Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake
A deliciously moist cake layered with spiced apples and topped with a sweet glaze, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Batter
- 0.5 cup salted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup apple butter ((or applesauce/pumpkin butter))
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 units eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Apple mixture
- 2 cups Honeycrisp apples, chopped ((about 2 cups))
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- to taste flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix butter, brown sugar, apple butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; combine.
- Combine chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla for the apple layer.
- Layer half the batter in the dish, add half the apples, then top with remaining batter and apples. Bake 55-60 mins.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake and sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.