I’m ready to put two more blankets on my bed.
I’m ready to invest in some fuzzy slippers.
I’m ready to sport tight turtlenecks from now until March.
I’m ready for turkey chili, broccoli soup and warm apples.
Autumn. It’s almost here. Heck yea.
These Fried Apple Cakes work along the same lines as Potato Pancakes.
Apples are peeled and shredded and mixed with eggs, sugar and spices. They’re then fried up like pancakes and topped with sour cream and maple syrup.
Satisfying, delicious, and they smell like heaven. Heaven smells like warm apples… I’m sure of it.
Fried Apple Cakes
makes 8 hearty cakes
3 cups shredded apples from peeled apples, I used Fuji Apples, but feel free to mix em up.
juice of half a lemon
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
pinch of salt
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter and a dash of oil for cooking pancakes
Peel three medium apples. Grate the apples and drizzle the juice of half a lemon over the shredded apple. Place shredded apples in a colander over a bowl and leave for 10 minutes while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
Beat the eggs and add the flour , sugar and spices. Whisk until no lumps remain. Press some of the excess juices out of the resting apples and add to the egg and flour mixture.
Over medium heat, melt half of the butter in a heavy bottom skillet and add just a dash of oil. This will help the butter not burn. Dollop large tablespoonfuls of apple batter into the hot butter and fry like pancakes, flipping once. Serve with maple syrup and sour cream.
Jess McG
Joy, I think you are the type of person who would appreciate this: in the south of Germany we eat apple pancakes as a main course… oh yeah! Along with thick potato soup! Sounds strange to most, even my Scottish husband was very reluctant and skeptical at first. But fact is: it’s delicious. A bowl of thick, hot, freshly made potato soup and a small side plate with thick apple pancakes, sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. Highly recommended… give it a try sometime :-) In the meantime I’ll be making your pancake recipe!
Renu
A day off from work….it’s raining outside…absolutely nothing to do…the best medicine? APPLE PANCAKES! Yeah baby! I used multi-grain flour though…
This was beyond delicious! Damn it…I’m craving it now :( another 8 hours till I can get back to the comfort of my kitchen :(
Mary
I just made these for breakfast this morning, and they were really good! I added a 1/4 tsp of lemon zest to bump up the tangy factor. I didn’t have any sour cream, so I used Vanilla Bean yogurt along with the maple syrup…what a treat! This is going into my breakfast rotation. Thanks Joy!
Deanna
While my daughter was in her class yesterday she decided to send me this recipe and asked me to make this for her for breakfast. These were amazing, we used creme fraiche and syrup, so good! Thanks. PS – my daughters in college, would like her to get an education, quit posting so much good food :). Just kidding! We love you!
Jesse
Just divine! First recipe I have tried from this website. I accidentally added the juice from the apples to the batter (I found that a little unclear in the recipe), which made it very runny. However, I just added more flour. I also had trouble because I was running low on oil and was nervous that they would be too dry. This was not the case at all! They were very moist and flavorful. Topped with a little bit of sour cream and some grade B maple syrup made for quite the treat. Thanks Joy!
Jesse
Oh, I also left the skins on the apples because I skipped over the part of the recipe that said to peel them. I was very happy with the results, as I mentioned. Delicious brinner for my friends and I!
Ashley
I made these tonight. They cooked up perfect, although I’m not sure if the consistency was right? The inside of the ‘cakes’ was NOT cakey; it was mushy like the apple batter. It was still delicious (tasted exactly like apple pie) so I’m still not sure if I did them correctly or not. =P I didn’t substitute ingredients, if that helps. Anyone else?
RE - RecycledFrockery
sounds oh so delicious. I’ve got the apples and now thanks
to you the recipe. I’ll have to try it out this weekend.
Thanks
Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes)
Oh yummmy!! These look like such an awesome way to start a day!
K
I went apple picking and was worrying about what to do with 1/2 bushel of apples.. I made a single serving of this and fell in love; now I know where the rest of the apples are going. Thanks!
Elizabeth
Hey Joy, I made these little yumtastic treats a few days ago and they were completely too thick, like cookie dough thick. Any tips? Thanks!
Lorena O'Neal
So I tried this one out and it was sort of a fail but i won’t give up! they tasted ok but were burnt and not really cake-y. we’ll try for next time.
Hillary
Your site has officially become my “food porn” site since I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I can’t eat any of these wonderful items until my pregnancy is over, but I can certainly watch. Thank you for sharing the love!
Terry
Joy,
I just made this for breakfast for my family this morning. I made a carmel sauce to go over them, the only thing as there were ants in the brown sugar that I was too lazy to pick out. When sombody asked me about the sauce I said it as my Ants (sic) carmel sauce….
hannah {thepastrykook}
cooked apples and maple syrup? life doesn’t get any better than this
Jen
If I could marry a food item it would be sour cream; bless you for adding it to breakfast in this most delicious way.
JennR
These were really yummy–like apple pie in a pancake! I used whole wheat flour and kept the skins on the apples and they still tasted like a dessert.
Kathy Schleicher
Joy –
Should have mentioned in my 1st reply – IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT!! You really have turned me into a total BACON-aholic!!
Kathy Schleicher
Love ’em!! But my next batch, I think I’m going to add a few bacon crumbs. What’daya think?
Cheryl T.
Made these tonight for my dinner – delish! I changed the recipe to suit my diet (wheat flour, brown sugar substitute, egg substitute), added a scoop of ground flax seeds, and didn’t peel the apples. FYI – it was awesome this way, too – the only thing I lacked was the sour cream cuz I was out. Thank goodness there are some left over for my breakfast!! :)
Autumn
Joy~
Happy Autumn! :)
Love your cool blog.
My middle name is Joy :)
Elizabeth
I literally skipped today. Yes, I skipped like a schoolgirl because, autumn is in the air. My friends scuffed as they tried to hang on to the last licks of summer but alas, the leaves are a-changing and I am so glad you are with me in the lovin’ of Autumn. And fried apple pancakes cakes sound perfectly lovely especially for my annual apple picking trip coming up (in NY, honeycrisp are the best but Cortland and Gala are in abundance as well). I cannot wait to bring in my favorite season with some of Joy’s Best :)
A. Sparkle
Oh my! Nothing like warm apple smells to bring in the fall. These sound simply divine!! So now that we have a great recipe for fried apple cakes, all we need is a hayride to complete the warm fuzzy feeling. :)
Becky
These look delicious. What a great idea. I’m a huge fan of potato pancakes and, infact, all pancakes. I actually found your site while doing a websearch for carrot cake panacakes. However, its not Fall its still summer. I’m bummed that all you bloggers are rushing our lives away. Lets enjoy Summer while we still can! Geeze.
delaney @ heartbreak pie
Just as us down here in the Southern Hemisphere prepare ourselves for spring! I’m thinking flip-flops, floral dresses, asparagus and peony flowers! Luckily apples supercede hemispheres and seasons. These are on my menu this weekend, absolute bliss. Again!
Jo
Joy,you won my heart in the second you wrote apple.Seriously!
I think you’re so right,and i believe heaven smeels like warm apples!
sheila @ Elements
Ooooooh….those look awesome!!!! I can’t wait to make ’em!! :)
Gen
Great idea! And by the way, fall also brings great flavors and colors.
Brian @ A Thought For Food
What a wonderful way to use apples! I have some in the fridge and I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with them. Great recipe!
Rita Reyes
Congratulations on making the top 50 food blogs!
Rita
Gluten Free
SoMDBaker
Joy, these look very similar to apple doughnuts. Not apple fritters, doughnuts. Saveur published a recipe on these tasty little numbers about a year ago. Core and peel apple, slice into doughnut shapes, dredge in beer batter (sweetened), and deep fry. So light. So moist. They’re astounding. I’m sure your Fried apple cakes are as well, I’ll do the comparison this weekend!
Jennifer @ Maple n Cornbread
Apples are ready here too in Eastern Canada and I am jumping with foodie joy. These sound so perfect!!! Thank you!
Amy I
Hey Joy! These looked so good I had to try them myself tonight. Success! They will now be a part of my “fancy brunch/breakfast” menu when I have guests over. They really are yummy.
Ps…I’m a new reader of your blog here, and I just love your recipes and all of your thoughts about baking. I’m a true fan!
Amy
Megan
These look and sound awesome!
Mary
Made these tonight for dinner with syrup and bacon. They were delicious. We have a question though. When are these most likely to be eaten? For dinner with pork chops? As a side dish? Breakfast as you would pancakes and maybe sausage? Or any of the above!
Julien Slate
I will attempt to soothe the savage breast of my significant other after her long day of overtime with the appley goodness presented here.
Joy, you do not just ease grumbling bellies, but grumbling hearts.
joythebaker
That’s real sweet of you to say!
nancy k.
Oh yum! These look soooo good. I am heading out tomorrow to the local farm stand to buy apples.
I am happy to see your “baking block” has lifted. Just keep thinking Fall, turtlenecks, and sweaters and you should be just fine.
Teale
Are you sure you won’t come to Rochester and marry me? I’ll give up men and you give up California, men, and everything else, and I, or at least my tummy, will be deliriously happy! Did I mention I am a massage therapist? Doesn’t that sound like a fair trade? You cook, and in exchange, you will be the most relaxed baker ever!
No?
Okay. How about I just pine for you, while making my own, and anxiously await the next recipe?
deebeefromnc
Hey Joy!
Happy Autumn to you! Thanks for another great recipe…especially an APPLE one! In September,I go all out cooking and baking with the little beauties and I can NEVER have too many of those recipes:D Also, love your blogging and love the pattern of the plate you served those yummy-looking Fried Apple Cakes on! Thanks for sharing your recipes and thoughts with us!!
Rachel
oh joy. these just made my day. thank you. i’m going to make these tonight and snuggle with my cats while watching bachelor pad :)
Hannah Elisabeth
Yummers. I’ve been collecting apple recipes as it’s nearly apple season at the local orchard!! This definitely makes the list.
Katie@Cozydelicious
I made pretty little apple pancakes this week too! And wrote all about ’em… we must be on the same wave length (and it must be fall). I went for Granny Smith apples, but love Fujis too!
Madeleine
These look perfect – just the thing to do with the zillion pounds of apples I got excited and bought this week-end because it felt like Fall. I love Fall. And on the subject, I really like the Fall version of your masthead. Super adorable :-)
Lina
Wow- I might try making these sometime. They’re not actually that bad for you! Maybe I’ll try Smart Balance instead of the butter. I’m OCD.
Julia
These look insane! I’ve already blown my family’s minds with your oatmeal cookie pancakes; this will be round two of delicious, delicious brain destroyage.
Kate D
Bless you, Joy. I’m SO EFFIN CRABBY RIGHT NOW, and I think these will make an excellent snack. Going to do it now. xxx
Laurab @ foodsnobstl
Joy, do you have a good apple cider donut recipe?
Life and Kitchen
Yum! Apple recipes in the fall. Life is good. But this begs the question: do people in LA really wear turtlenecks? Does it actually get cold there? Being from Boston, I always think of LA as being tropical year-round!
Evilducky
I am making these this weekend! THANKS! :D
yeni
Can I sub the brown sugar for honey?
Kristen
These look awesome! And I already put two more blankets on my bed!! LOVE FALL!!
Angharad
Woah. I mean, woooaaaaahhhh. Yes please? Now? I can’t wait to go apple picking and then make the hell out of these.
Also, love that you say Autumn. Makes a gal feel like she’s at home.
Alice from Someone Who Bakes
Whoa. I’m going apple picking in a couple weeks, and I’m SO going to remember this recipe when I am swimming in apple peels and can handle no more applesauce/butter/pie/crisp/chips. Thanks!
Jessica @ bake me away!
I feel like I’d be tempted to pour caramel instead of maple syrup on these…mmm, or vanilla ice cream! Dessertfast.
Sara
Hot dang those look amazing! I need to have these in my mouth…NOW.
Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot
I agree. Heaven must smell like warm apples. It just has to.
nina
I saw this recipe this morning and was really glad I had some apples sitting on the counter so I could make these right away! They were so good that the donuts my mom showed up with while I was cooking the apple cakes got ignored!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
Dontcha love that it’s already feeling like fall in So. Cal? I remember this time last year, I was still laying on the beach and slathering on sunscreen. As everyone around here says, though, “I’m so over it”. These apple cakes look like the perfect way to welcome fall. They’re on my list. Thanks for sharing!
Carly
I went apple picking yesterday–perfect! Thanks for the yummy recipe.
Heather (Heather's Dish)
you had me at the title…yum! i love how prevalent apples are right now…it’s like i can’t seem to get enough of them!
Chocolate Freckles
These look amazing! A great start on your day right? :)
I love reading your blog it always makes me smile!
Kate B
Oh, yes, these are so happening this weekend. I already got bitten by the “cooking with apples” bug last night, when my husband was all “hey, frozen pierogies sound good?” and I was like “yes, we do not have applesauce, but let’s slice up that fuji and see how that goes when we saute it with sliced onion!” Oh, fall, you’re the bestest.
Laura @ SweetSavoryPlanet
These sound really good. I am holding off on the Fall goodies because I am still pretending it is summer. I love the warm days and I am not ready to let go. Fried apple cakes might help!
Kendra @ My First Kitchen
You’re the apple dessert fairy. I still get misty over your apple crisp, and now you’re frying apple batter? Woman. It’s time to either stop or pay for my gym membership so I can stop growing out of my clothes.
Carmen
These look delicious Joy! I hope you realize that you’re feeding my Autumn addiction, which isn’t hard since I’m in the Midwest. Now if you happen to want to share your chili recipe I would be beyond grateful. I’ve been hunting down the perfect chili recipe for about a year now, its up there with my quest for the perfect scone recipe.
Jen
Oh, I can’t wait to go apple picking and really immerse myself in fall. My recipes have been leaning toward the warm and comforting, too!
Silvia
Apple smell means that autumn is in the air… now I can start to bake again, and I just ordered my new toy, a kitchen aid, I’ll have so much fun!!
Shauna
Congrats on your purchase, Silvia! Hope you enjoy it! :)
Cathy @ brightbakes.wordpress.com
Whoa…this is gonna happen in my kitchen! And bring on fall! It’s like a baker’s nirvana!
cathy b.
Cathy @ brightbakes.wordpress.com
speaking of fall……PUMPKIN. WHOOPIE PIES. Check it out!
The Blue-Eyed Bakers
Um yes please…! Such a great idea…and with syrup!? Yum yum yum. And we are so ready for fall…!
LimeCake
hot dang! my granny smith apples sitting on my kitchen counter are telling me to make this. i always listen to my food.
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday
I can’t wait to go apple picking this year!! I’m definitely going to make these. They’d be awesome for a cozy breakfast in bed.
Katrina
I’m sooo ready for fall. These apple cakes would go so great with a warm tea. I’m off to find my fleecy!
Kylie @ A Hungry Spoon
Brilliant idea to convert potato cakes into apple cakes! This recipe name reminds me of my mom’s fried apple pies–homemade biscuit dough wrapped around a chunky, homemade applesauce + apple butter filling, cooked in a little butter on a skillet. Nothing says fall like cooking with apples :)
Thanks for the great recipe!
julie @ rosy + tart
My husband said I could only make these if I put bacon on top of them… apparently, the word ‘apple’ is just too healthy for him!
Lauren at KeepItSweet
i need it to be the weekend ASAP so i can make these!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
I’m all about Fall this year! This recipe looks perfect!
Lauren
These apple cakes look fantastic! I love how they’re mostly apple with a bit of flour to bind them together… rather than a bunch of flour with a bit of apple like most apple pancakes. I will definitely be making these after an apple picking trip :).
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
Fabulous… I love the sour cream on top.
Tabitha (From Single to Married)
I hear you! Autumn/Fall is my favorite time of the year and I can practically smell it in the air – can’t wait!
ps – the dish looks awesome too!
Shauna
Aside from losing all interest in my healthy cereal because I’m too busy drooling over the apple cake goodness up there, I would like to thank you for that terrific note in the last paragraph about using oil so as not to burn the butter. So few recipe include important notes like that – thank you for being awesome!
Karen
Joy, about how many pancakes of the size pictured does this recipe yield? I want to make sure I have enough to serve.
peachkins
I am so gonna do this Joy.. I bookmarked it…
The AmerArab Wife
Perfect timing…tomorrow is my birthday and I’ve been dreaming of making myself a big, beautiful breakfast buffet. These will definitely be a part of the line-up!
alwayshungry
I’m ready for automn and I’m ready for these!
Sabina
Hurray ! A delicious tummy tickling sweet little thing that doesn’t require an oven ! Now, I just need to buy a grater. Oh my, the list of things to buy just gets longer. Every baker should be given a free kit from the government or saomthing, because they make people happy and content.
notyet100
omg i am gng to try this,,..
michelle
when people ask me why the hell im making spiced apple/pumpkin flavoured everything/hearty soups this summer ill tell them: joy made me do it.
Ryan @ Ryan's Baking Blog
I’m ready for fall too, more specifically: winter. Can’t wait for freezing weather and snow in the city here.
Neha
Yum!! This is going to be breakfast tomorrow morning…and the morning after that!
This is so perfect for Fall :)
Kate
Yum – fried apple. Best combination.
x
Jenny @ Practically Perfect...
Oh my – those look yum! Almost makes me wish that we were headed into Fall in our part of the world instead of Spring… almost!
Francesca
Ooooh! It makes so autumn!!!!
Francesca
Ooooh! It makes so autumn!!!! I am going to try them!
The Boob Nazi
I will be making these when I have family over for Thanksgiving. They look amazing.
And I think heaven will smell like pine trees with apple pie. But that’s just my take on it.
Wei-Wei
I love you too Julie.
Dude. Apple latkes. Whudup. Lapplkes.
Julie
Have I told you lately that I love you?