Description
This moist and flavorful Apple Bundt Cake combines tender apples and warm cinnamon spices in a beautifully shaped bundt cake. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy dessert, it features a tender crumb with bursts of apple and optional crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in apples and nuts: Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans or walnuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill bundt pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean without any wet batter.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Allow the cake to cool thoroughly before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
