Description

This ultra-moist apple butter cake bursts with warm cinnamon and juicy apples in every bite. Topped with a silky vanilla glaze and a sprinkle of sea salt, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and spiced—ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert moment.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter:

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup apple butter (or applesauce/pumpkin butter)

1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

4 large eggs, at room temperature

4 tsp vanilla extract

4½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp salt

Apple Filling:

4 Honeycrisp apples, chopped (about 4 cups)

1 cup brown sugar

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp vanilla extract

Vanilla Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

4–6 tbsp whole milk

2 tbsp vanilla extract

Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large 9×13-inch or equivalent baking dish.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, apple butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.

Prepare Apple Filling: In a separate bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Assemble: Pour half the batter into the dish, spread apples evenly, then top with remaining batter.

Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.

Glaze It: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake and finish with flaky sea salt.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Category: Dessert

Nutrition

Sugar: 32g
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 5g