Apple Bundt Cake Recipe
This Apple Bundt Cake is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy dessert. Made with tender chunks of apple, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a sweet vanilla glaze, this cake offers a perfect balance of spice and sweetness that will delight your taste buds.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cake
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples (about 3 cups or 375g), peeled, cored, and diced
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Combine Sugars and Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined without overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Add Apples: Fold in the diced apples evenly throughout the batter to ensure every slice has delicious apple chunks.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake just before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Make sure to fully grease and flour the bundt pan to avoid sticking.
- Diced apples add moisture and texture; use tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness.
- You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter for richer flavor.
- Room temperature eggs help to create a smoother batter and better rise.
- The glaze is optional but highly recommended for added sweetness.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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