Apple Fritter Cinnamon Swirl (Printable Version)

Moist apple cake with cinnamon swirl and a sweet glaze for a comforting homemade treat.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 300 g Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
02 - 67 g white sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 16 g cornstarch
05 - 10 ml water

→ Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl

06 - 100 g packed dark brown sugar
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Cake Batter

08 - 75 g unsalted butter, room temperature
09 - 150 g granulated sugar
10 - 120 g unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - 2 large eggs
13 - 280 g all-purpose flour
14 - 1 tsp baking powder
15 - 1 tsp baking soda
16 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
17 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
18 - 227 g Greek yogurt or sour cream

→ Glaze

19 - 240 g powdered sugar
20 - 80 ml milk
21 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine diced apples, white sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until apples soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
02 - In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the dark brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Incorporate applesauce, vanilla extract, and eggs, mixing thoroughly between additions.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and cinnamon. Alternately add the dry ingredients and Greek yogurt to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan. Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle the brown sugar cinnamon mixture evenly over it, then spread the remaining batter on top. Dollop the cooled apple filling over the batter. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake evenly.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Ensure butter is at room temperature before creaming to achieve a light batter.
02 - Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain tenderness and prevent a dense texture.
03 - Allow the apple filling to cool completely before incorporating to prevent sinking.

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