Maple Glazed Apple Fritter Loaf/Cake
Soft, fluffy, and packed with caramelized apples, swirled with cinnamon sugar, and topped with a dreamy maple glaze. Cozy bites in every slice!
🔘Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup(113g) butter unsalted (room temp)
2 large eggs (room temp)
1/2 tsp salt
240g all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sour cream (room temp)
1 tsp vanilla extract
🔘Apple Feeling:
2 cups gala apples (peeled and diced)
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
🔘Brown sugar swirl:
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
🔘Maple glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3-4 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
🔘Prep and Baking Process:
Preheat oven to 350°F/180C.
Butter and line a loaf pan with parchment paper, set aside.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl mix the apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a separate bowl beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add eggs and beat for 1-2 mins.
Gradually add the flour mixture. When flour is incorporated, add in the sour cream and vanilla.
Pour the half of batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly. Top with half of cinnamon apples and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Spread evenly the remaining batter, top with remaining apples and cinnamon sugar. Spread evenly and press apples slightly inwards.
Bake for 70-80 minutes. Check for readiness with toothpick( a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should come out clean once ready).
Let the loaf cool and while it is getting cooled down, make your glaze.
In the small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, warm heavy cream and maple syrup until smooth.
Pour the glaze over the top of the loaf. Let it rest for 10 min.
Serve warm with coffee or tea and Enjoy! ☕️♥️
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Making a Maple Glazed Apple Fritter Loaf at home is truly a rewarding experience, especially when you get to enjoy warm, comforting slices fresh out of the oven. One tip I’ve found useful is to use gala apples as suggested; their natural sweetness and slight tartness balance perfectly with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. When preparing the apple filling, make sure to evenly coat the diced apples with the sugar and cinnamon to ensure every bite has a bit of that lovely spiced caramelized flavor. Paying close attention to the layering process adds a nice texture contrast. By pouring half of the batter first, then layering the apple mixture and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before repeating, you get a beautiful swirl and those cozy bites filled with apple goodness. Pressing the apples gently into the batter helps them stay moist through the long bake time of 70-80 minutes. While waiting for the loaf to cool, preparing the maple glaze is a perfect moment to add a touch of indulgence. Mixing powdered sugar, warm heavy cream, and real maple syrup creates that smooth, luscious glaze that ties the whole loaf together. Drizzling the glaze while the loaf is still slightly warm allows it to soak in slightly for an even more delicious finish. Personally, I love serving this loaf alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea during chilly mornings or as a delightful afternoon treat. This recipe is ideal for those who enjoy the flavors of fall all year round. It’s also a crowd-pleaser for gatherings and can be easily customized by swapping gala apples for other varieties or adding chopped nuts for extra crunch. The balance of softness from the sour cream and the cinnamon-sugar apple swirl makes each slice taste like a bakery-quality apple fritter, right from your own kitchen!
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