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Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake

Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake
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The Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake is a moist, tender cake capturing the cozy, nostalgic flavors of classic apple fritters. Juicy, crisp Honeycrisp apples are folded into a cinnamon-spiced batter and topped with a sweet, crunchy glaze, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This recipe combines simple pantry ingredients for an irresistible treat with a beautiful glaze finish and versatile flavor variations.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the Honeycrisp apples into small, even pieces. Toss the diced apples with a pinch of cinnamon to enhance their flavor before folding into the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and even.
  5. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients alternated with milk or buttermilk to the butter mixture. Mix gently to prevent overworking the batter, keeping the cake light and airy.
  6. Fold in Apples: Carefully fold the prepared Honeycrisp apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking the pieces down too much.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined cake pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Prepare the Glaze: While the cake cools slightly, mix the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk or cream until smooth and drizzle-able.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let it harden slightly to create a sweet and crunchy finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh Honeycrisp apples for the best balance of tartness and sweetness.
  • Mix the batter just until ingredients come together to keep the cake tender and avoid density.
  • Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off completely.
  • Check the cake 5 minutes before the end of baking time to avoid overbaking and drying out.
  • After drizzling, refrigerate the cake briefly to let the glaze set firmly and develop a crunchy texture.

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