Description
Apple Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of tart Granny Smith apples with warm cinnamon, resulting in an irresistible flavor. This moist cake, topped with a buttery caramel glaze, is ideal for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive celebrations. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this classic bundt cake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for the glaze)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently with a rubber spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan; stir in brown sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg