Apple Fritter Loaf Cake

This apple fritter loaf cake is out of this world delicious and perfect for fall. There are several steps involved in making it, but we promise you – they are well worth it! This is a great recipe for a brunch.

Take advantage of all the apples that are in season in the fall and try out different ones in this recipe. We find these apples perfect for baking: Fuji, Gala, Red Prince (Cyn’s personal favorite), Cortland, Braeburn, Granny Smith (Sam’s favorite), and Jonathans.

Want more apple desserts? Try our upside down apple tarts!

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Apple Fritter Loaf Cake

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 50-60 min

Rest time: 20-30 min

Total: 1 hr 30 min

Equipment

Standard Sized Loaf Pan

Large bowl

Medium bowl

Small bowl

Apple peeler/corer

Pairing knife

Cutting board

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup milk

Apple Mixture:

2 apples, chopped (peeled if desired)

2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tsp apple pie spice

Spiced Sugar Swirl:

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tsp apple pie spice

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tsp apple pie spice

1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F. 

Grease and flour a standard 9×5” loaf pan (or liberally spray with nonstick)

To a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and apple pie spice and set aside

In a separate medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with the granulated sugar and apple pie spice; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated together until fluffy

Beat in the eggs and add the vanilla extract.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate medium bowl, then add to the wet mixture. 

Beat until well combined. 

Add in the milk and continue to beat until the batter is smooth.

Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan

Add half of the chopped apple mixture

Sprinkle half of the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture on top of the apple layer.

Pour the rest of the batter over the apple layer

Add the remaining chopped apples

Then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.

Lightly press the apples into the batter and gently swirl the brown sugar mixture through it, using a knife.

Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Let the loaf rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Whisk the ingredients for the cinnamon glaze together in a small bowl.

Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle with glaze.