Apple Spice Bundt Cake
This Apple Spice Bundt Cake is perfect for any occasion, especially if you are looking to impress your friends and family. The warm and spicy flavors of this cake make it the ideal dessert for a cozy autumn dinner or a holiday celebration.
When it comes to bundt cakes, there are endless possibilities for flavor combinations. However, this Apple Bundt Cake will truly stand out. And, it will be delicious on your Thanksgiving dessert table or any time of the year.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s easy to make and requires only basic ingredients.
- The combination of warm spices with sweet apples creates a delicious and comforting flavor.
- This cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together with friends to a holiday celebration.
🛒Ingredients
You only need simple ingredients to help you make this bundt cake recipe. Gather these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store and you will have a tasty dessert in no time at all.
- flour
- baking powder
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- salt
- butter
- sugar
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- shredded peeled apples
For the Glaze:
- powdered sugar
- caramel sauce
- milk
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make This Apple Spice Bundt Cake
This is a quick overview of the steps that you need to take to make this delicious apple spice cake. You can find the full recipe in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Add the wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Finish the batter.
Add the flour mixture and mix to combine. Fold in the shredded apples.
Step 4: Bake the cake.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip it over onto a serving dish to cool completely.
Step 5: Glaze the cake.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and one tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to thin the glaze to your desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake before serving.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Fruits: Swap out the shredded apples for pears or peaches.
- Nuts: Add chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, to the batter for extra crunch and texture.
- Ice Cream: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for an indulgent treat.
If you love apple recipes you may also enjoy these Caramel Apple Wraps!
🥄 Equipment
Here is a quick overview of the equipment you need to make this recipe:
- 10-12 cup bundt pan
- mixing bowls
- cake plate or serving platter
🥫 Storage
Store leftover cake in an airtight container or cake plate for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to ensure that your apple spice bundt cake turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Make sure to fully coat the bundt pan with baking spray or butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- For best results and even mixing I recommend that you use room-temperature ingredients.
- Shred the apples using a box grater for the best texture in the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze, otherwise, it will melt and run off.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
The best way to prevent a bundt cake from sticking is to fully coat the pan with baking spray or butter and flour before adding the batter. Be sure to tap out any excess flour.
Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in an airtight container or covered cake plate for up to 24 hours.
You can tell a bundt cake is finished baking by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean with no batter, then the cake is done.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Apple Spice Bundt Cake
Equipment
- 10-12 cup bundt pan
- mixing bowls
- cake plate or serving platter
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups shredded peeled apples
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree and grease a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour mixture and mix to combine.
- Fold in the shredded apples.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip it over onto a serving dish to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, caramel sauce, and one tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to thin the glaze to your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake before serving.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.