Apple Fritter Cake: The Easy, Irresistible Fall Dessert
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this Apple Fritter Cake tastes just like your favorite apple fritter donut, but in easy, no-fuss cake form! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe uses a simple cake mix hack for maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix (2-layer size)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for warm spice)
- 1 cup sour cream (makes it extra moist)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup water (to thin the batter slightly)
- 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling (or homemade stewed apples)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–1½ tbsp milk (adjust for thickness)
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (in the glaze)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (in the batter)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or line with parchment paper).
2. Make the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, cinnamon, sour cream, eggs, and water.
- Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
3. Assemble the Cake
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon apple pie filling evenly over the top (don’t mix in—it’ll sink slightly while baking).
4. Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool 10 minutes before glazing.
5. Make the Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over the warm cake (it’ll soak in slightly for extra sweetness).
6. Serve & Enjoy!
- Best served slightly warm with coffee or tea.
- Store leftovers covered at room temp for up to 3 days.
Notes
Use Chunky Apple Filling – If your pie filling has big apple pieces, chop them slightly for even distribution.
Don’t Overbake – The cake should be golden and springy—overbaking dries it out.
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