Description
This Apple Fritter Cake is a moist, tender treat with a spiced apple filling reminiscent of classic apple fritters. With a sweet cinnamon glaze drizzled on top, it’s a delightful dessert or snack perfect for cozy gatherings or afternoon tea. The cake combines the softness of soya yogurt and milk with the warmth of cinnamon and tangy diced Granny Smith apples for a beautifully balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 2 ¾ cups self-rising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp bicarbonate soda
- 1 cup + 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups milk (soya milk used) + 1 tsp vinegar
- ½ cup soya yogurt
- ½ cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sweet cinnamon
Filling:
- 2 Granny Smith apples, diced
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tsp sweet cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tsp water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sweet cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, cornflour, and water. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 340°F (171°C) and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Create Buttermilk Substitute: Mix the milk and vinegar in a small bowl and let it stand for 10 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a buttermilk substitute.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Pour the curdled milk into a large mixing bowl along with soya yogurt, oil, and 1 cup of the light brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together self-rising flour, baking powder, bicarbonate soda, and cinnamon into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Cake: Spread half of the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Carefully layer the cooled apple filling on top to cover the batter. Sprinkle 2/3 of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the apples. Cover with the remaining batter, smoothing the surface, and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture on top.
- Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Glaze the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes in the warm cake using a skewer or fork, then pour the glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to soak into the holes and cover the surface.
- Set and Serve: Let the glaze set for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy this spiced apple fritter cake warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The use of soya milk and yogurt makes this cake dairy-free and suitable for those avoiding lactose.
- If self-rising flour is unavailable, you can substitute plain flour with 1 ½ tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt per cup of flour.
- Ensure the apple filling cools before assembling to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
- For a more intense cinnamon flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the glaze as well.
- This cake stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Reheat slices gently in a microwave or oven for a warm treat similar to fresh-baked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: apple fritter cake, cinnamon cake, apple dessert, vegetarian cake, spiced apple cake, homemade cake, apple cinnamon dessert
