Apple Fritter Cake | Skillet Cake Recipe

This apple fritter cake has all the delicious parts of an apple fritter, but without the hot oil. Warm and gooey apples are mixed with a spice cake and topped with a glaze for all the best parts of an apple fritter.  

Are you a fan of apple fritters but not a fan of deep frying? Look no further! Our apple fritter cake recipe is here to satisfy your cravings without all the hassle. This warm and gooey treat is perfect for any occasion, and it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.

Why Choose Apple Fritter Cake?

There are many reasons why our apple fritter cake should be at the top of your baking list. First and foremost, it captures all the delicious flavors and textures of a traditional apple fritter. The combination of tender and sweet apples mixed with a perfectly spiced cake creates a mouthwatering sensation that you won’t be able to resist.

Another great advantage of this recipe is that it eliminates the need for deep frying. My husband absolutely LOVES apple fritters, I absolutely HATE deep frying, and that’s where this apple fritter cake comes in. By baking the cake in a skillet, you get the same warm and cozy apple fritter experience without the mess and excess oil.

Apple Fritter Cake Ingredients

Filling: apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon

Cake: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter brown sugar, apple butter, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk (or apple cider)

Icing: powdered sugar and heavy cream

How to Make Apple Fritter Cake

Making our apple fritter cake is a breeze. Here’s a quick rundown of the steps involved:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a cast iron skillet add diced apples, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft and a slightly thickened syrup has formed. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl combine all cake ingredients. Mix to combine.
4. Remove 1 cup of cooked apples from pan.
5. Pour cake batter into skillet and fold apples into cake mixture.
6. Add the 1 cup of remaining apples to the top of the cake mixture, spread over top, but do not mix in.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
8. After the cake has been removed from the oven mix together the powdered sugar and heavy cream.
9. Once the cake has slightly cooled, pour over the top of the cake and enjoy!

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