Description
A warm, cinnamon-spiced Apple Fritter Loaf Cake layered with tender apples, brown sugar, and a buttery streusel topping. Perfectly moist and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (divided)
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup melted butter (plus 2 tablespoons cold for topping)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. In another bowl, mix eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients just until incorporated.
- In a small bowl, mix apples with 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. In another bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons cold butter using a fork until crumbly.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, layer with half the apple mixture and some streusel. Repeat with remaining batter, apples, and streusel. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar with 1–2 tablespoons cream or milk until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled loaf.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor contrast.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf soft and tender.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen up to 2 months when wrapped well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: apple fritter, apple loaf cake, cinnamon loaf, streusel cake, apple dessert