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Apple Cinnamon Fried Cakes

Delightful fried cakes combine sweet cinnamon and apple flavors in a crispy exterior, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 cakes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 1 piece apple (peeled, cored, and chopped) Use a tart variety for added flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • to taste vanilla sugar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Plus more for greasing hands.
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • 3/4 cup natural yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups cake flour Can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch cinnamon powder Add more for extra flavor.
For Frying
  • as needed snack frying oil Use a neutral cooking oil if needed.
  • to taste powdered sugar For dusting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel, core, and chop the apple into small pieces. Set these aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, and a sprinkle of vanilla sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt, stirring to blend.
  4. Mix in the natural yogurt until smooth. Then pour in the milk and stir well.
  5. Gradually sift in the cake flour and baking powder. Mix vigorously until fully combined.
  6. Lightly grease your hands with olive oil and roll spoonfuls of dough into small sausage shapes.
Cooking
  1. Heat the snack frying oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Carefully place the shaped dough into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
  3. In a separate dish, mix powdered sugar with a pinch of cinnamon, and roll the cooked cakes in this mixture.
  4. Transfer the fried apple cinnamon cakes to a serving plate.

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. Fry in batches to ensure even cooking.