Description
This Spiced Apple Bundt Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion. Filled with warm spices and tender apple pieces, it’s sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (e.g., Gala or Fuji)
½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in diced apples and chopped pecans (if using).
7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can drizzle a simple glaze over the cooled Spiced Apple Bundt Cake. Combine 1 cup powdered sugar with 2–3 tablespoons milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and pour over the cake. Ensure apples are finely diced for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg