Apple Cinnamon White Cake with Vanilla Glaze

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Apple Cinnamon White Cake, or Apple Fritter Bread, is a luscious apple loaf cake with a sweet vanilla glaze.  It tastes like an apple fritter but in a quick bread form.

If I had to pick one (1) recipe that epitomizes the Fall season probably more than any other of the Fall Recipes, it would be this Apple Fritter Bread recipe. It is loaded with chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and is sweet and delicious. 

What Is Apple Fritter Bread

Apple Fritter Bread, or Apple Cinnamon White Cake, is a quick bread, or loaf cake, that has a swirl of diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon throughout the center of the cake. It is probably my favorite of all the Apple Dessert Recipes!

It really does taste like an apple fritter but in the form of a cake. Anytime you combine apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon you know it is going to be good!

Why This Recipe Works

1. This recipe was adapted from the tried and true recipe Apple Cinnamon White Cake, on AllRecipes.com that has over 500 ratings.
2. With apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a cake, you know it has to be delicious.
3. It has step by step instructions with photos as well as recipe tips to help ensure that the recipe comes out perfectly every time.

How To Make Apple Fritter Bread AKA Apple Cinnamon White Cake

Ingredients

Below I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions in case you don't have a specific ingredient on hand. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.

Apple Cinnamon Swirl

• Brown Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Chopped Green Apples

Apple Cinnamon Cake

• All-Purpose Flour or White Whole-Wheat Flour
• Baking Powder
• Granulated Sugar
• Butter
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Milk

Vanilla Glaze

• Confectioner’s Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
• Milk
• Vanilla

The first time I made this recipe I used a natural sugar substitute called Whey Low. It worked very well in this recipe and is a good option if you are looking for an alternative to sugar.

Directions

1. Make the apple cinnamon swirl.
   1. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon.

1. Make the apple cake.
   • In a mixing bowl mix together the granulated sugar and softened butter. (Photos 1 & 2 below.)
   • Beat in the eggs one at a time, and add the vanilla.  (Photos 3 – 8 below.)
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. (See large photo below photo collage.)

1. • Add the flour mixture into the bowl with the butter, sugar, and eggs.  (Photo 9)
   • Stir the batter until all the flour is incorporated into the batter. (Photo 10)
   • Pour the milk into the batter and mix until smooth. (Photos 11 and 12)

• Assemble The Cake
  • Layer half of the batter in the bottom of a 9×5 loaf pan and add diced apples on top.
  • Sprinkle half of the cinnamon brown sugar mixture over the top of the apples and batter.
  • Add the remaining batter on top and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Add remaining diced apples on top.
  • Sprinkle remaining cinnamon brown sugar mixture on top. Swirl the batter with a knife.

• Bake the Cake
  • Bake the Cinnamon Apple Fritter Bread White Cake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
• Let Cool
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to make it easier to release from the pan.
• Make the Vanilla Glaze
  • In a small bowl stir together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. You may need to add more milk to get the texture you want. If you want the glaze to be thinner, add more milk. If you want it thicker, you can add more powdered sugar.
• Serve The Cake
  • Release the cake from the loaf pan and place on a serving platter.
  • Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top of the cake.
  • Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy!

What Type of Apples To Use

I used Granny Smith apples, and like to use them in baking cakes, etc. because they don’t turn mushy have provide a nice balance of sweet and tart. However, you can use other apples as well. Here are a few types below.

• Fuji Apples
• Honeycrisp Apples
• Gala Apples

Recipe Tips

1. Dice the apples so they are small and all about the same size and there are no big chunks of apples. Dicing them gets them to be just the right size and allows them to cook evenly.
2. Divide Evenly. When dividing the batter, try your best to place half the batter on the bottom layer so the apple cinnamon swirl will be in the center of the cake. If you layer too little, the apple cinnamon swirl will be very low near the bottom. If you place more than half, then the cinnamon apple swirl will be near the top. 
3. Give it a swirl. Just before going in the oven, I like to take a knife and swirl the apple cinnamon mixture. This is completely optional, but it kind of stirs it up a little more and will hopefully provide a nice presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I refrigerate the Cake?
   • Yes. You can refrigerate it. Cover it completely and you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
2. Can I freeze the cake?
   1. Yes you can freeze it. Let the cake cool completely. Then cover with plastic wrap and foil, or place in a freezer-safe container to store in the freezer.

More Recipes You’ll Love

• Apple Dump Cake – Easy cake with only a few ingredients that turns into an apple cobbler.
• Apple Fritter Cinnamon Muffins – If you want the apple cinnamon flavor but in bite-sized muffins, then this is your recipe!
• Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Cake – If you like sweet cream cheese in your apple cake, then you will love this recipe!

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Recipe

Apple Cinnamon White Cake with Vanilla Glaze

By Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

4.41 from 5 votes

A sweet Apple Cinnamon Cake that is bursting with apple flavor with a hint of cinnamon for an outstanding autumn dessert!

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Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 239

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Ingredients

APPLE CINNAMON WHITE CAKE

• ▢ 1/3 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
• ▢ 1/2 cup butter softened
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
• ▢ 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ 3/4 cup skim milk
• ▢ 1 apple peeled and chopped
• ▢ 1 cup vanilla glaze see recipe below

VANILLA GLAZE

• ▢ 3/4 cup Confectioners' sugar
• ▢ 1-1/2 teaspoons skim milk adjust as needed for best consistency
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray with baking spray or grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Mix Whey Low Golden or brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
• Beat Whey Low Granular or white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated; add vanilla extract.
• Combine flour and baking powder together in a bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture. Mix the skim milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan; add half the apples and half the brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat apple mixture into batter. Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and brown sugar mixture. Lightly pat apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a spoon.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
• To make the vanilla glaze, mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle on top of cake.

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Notes

Adapted from Apple Cinnamon White Cake on AllRecipes.com.

1. Dice the apples so they are small and all about the same size and there are no big chunks of apples. Dicing them gets them to be just the right size and allows them to cook evenly.
2. Divide Evenly. When dividing the batter, try your best to place half the batter on the bottom layer so the apple cinnamon swirl will be in the center of the cake. If you layer too little, the apple cinnamon swirl will be very low near the bottom. If you place more than half, then the cinnamon apple swirl will be near the top. 
3. Give it a swirl. Just before going in the oven, I like to take a knife and swirl the apple cinnamon mixture. This is completely optional, but it kind of stirs it up a little more and will hopefully provide a nice presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published July 29, 2013, and updated with new photos, blog content, and minor recipe tweaks on September 29, 2020.