Description
This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is a delightful blend of fresh apples, cinnamon, and a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dessert, it promises a burst of flavor in every bite. Easy to make with simple ingredients, you’ll love serving this cake at celebrations or as a sweet end to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 cups diced apples (about 3 apples, peeled)
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons milk divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Add the softened butter and beat until crumbly. Then mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and milk, beating for 3-4 minutes until the batter is smooth and fluffy.
- In a small bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon; fold this mixture into the cake batter.
- Pour the prepared batter into the bundt pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the cake is browned.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cake plate to cool completely.
- For the glaze, combine brown sugar, butter, and 4 tablespoons of milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Whisk the cooled mixture with powdered sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth, then pour over the cooled cake.
Notes
Make sure to peel the apples for the best texture.
The cake can be made a day ahead; store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch in the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg