Description
Warm apple bundt cake brings pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your table. Simple ingredients and classic flavors combine for a delightful dessert that feels like a sweet autumn hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (450g) apples, peeled and diced
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Coat a 10-12 cup bundt pan with cooking spray and dust with flour. Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C), ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Combine 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar, 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon nutmeg. This ensures your dry ingredients are well blended.
- Gradually pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Gently fold 4 cups (450g) of peeled and diced apples into the batter. If using nuts, add 1 cup (120g) of chopped pecans or walnuts at this stage.
- Transfer the thick batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Smooth the top to ensure uniform baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. This helps the cake set and makes removal easier.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack, allowing it to cool completely for about 1 hour.
- For the optional glaze, whisk 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and drizzling consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides of the bundt cake.
Notes
- Check apples for freshness and use firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
- Grease the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking, using butter and flour or baking spray with flour.
- Chop apples into uniform small pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the cake and cook consistently.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Bundt Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 339 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 177 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg