Description
This Apple Bundt Cake brings together the flavors of fresh apples, warm spices, and sweetness in a moist, easy-to-make dessert. It’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (420g) all purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (198g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (213g) brown sugar
- ¾ cup (149g) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (255g) applesauce, sweetened or unsweetened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½–3 cups diced apples, cut into ¼-inch chunks
- ½ cup (107g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- â…” cup (76g) powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10 to 12 cup bundt pan with butter and flour.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into ¼ inch chunks, aiming for about 2.5-3 cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Mix in half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and diced apples, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 minutes, then cover with foil if browning too quickly, and bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure even baking by dicing the apples into uniform pieces.
For a richer flavor, replace vegetable oil with melted butter in the batter.
Check doneness with a toothpick for accurate timing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg