Sweet Apple Fritter Cake (Print Version)
Cozy fall dessert blending tender apples with cinnamon spice and a moist crumb.
# Ingredients:
Cake
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3 cups Granny Smith apples, diced (can substitute with Honeycrisp or Braeburn)
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1 cup granulated white sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (can be replaced with tapioca starch)
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1 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar (light brown sugar can be substituted)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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2 cups all-purpose flour (can be substituted with gluten-free blend)
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (regular salt can be used)
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2 large eggs, room temperature
Cinnamon Sugar Layer
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup granulated white sugar
Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 to 4 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Combine diced apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and a splash of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until apples soften and mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Mix ground cinnamon with white sugar in a small bowl and set aside for layering.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
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In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Blend in cooled apple mixture, pure vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and homogeneous.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and Greek yogurt to wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
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Pour half the batter into prepared pan; spread apple mixture evenly over it. Sprinkle half the reserved cinnamon sugar over apples. Cover with remaining batter and finish by sprinkling remaining cinnamon sugar evenly on top.
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Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with minimal crumbs.
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While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired consistency.
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Upon removal from oven, pierce warm cake surface with a toothpick or skewer and pour glaze over the top to allow absorption. Let cool slightly before serving.
# Notes:
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Use freshly ground cinnamon for enhanced flavor. Allow cake to cool slightly before glazing to ensure proper absorption.