Bite into this Apple Fritter Loaf Cake and you'll be reminded of your favorite apple donut, but in a moreishly moist cake form.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- For the apple filling, toss the chopped apples with cinnamon and coconut sugar in a small bowl. Set this aside.
- In a larger mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, coconut sugar, and applesauce. Beat until well combined.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, additional cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula, taking care not to overmix.
- Gradually add the milk to the batter, whisking until just combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan. Layer half of the apple filling on top, then cover with the remaining batter.
- Finish by topping with the rest of the apple filling. Gently press the apples into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to set for a few minutes.
This apple fritter loaf cake offers the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, with soft chunks of apple throughout and a delectable glaze that adds a touch of elegance. Serve a slice as a delightful dessert, a snack with a cup of tea, or as an indulgent breakfast treat. Enjoy the cozy flavors that each bite of this cake brings, any time of the day!
