Description
This delightful Apple Bundt Cake combines tender chunks of tart Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples with warm cinnamon and a moist, spiced batter. Perfectly baked in a bundt pan for an elegant presentation, this cake offers a delicious blend of sweet and nutty flavors, enhanced with optional pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
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
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly 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 evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing well to blend.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain cake tenderness.
- Fold in apples and nuts: Gently fold the diced apples and optional nuts into the batter to evenly distribute these additions without breaking the fruit pieces.
- Fill bundt pan and bake: Transfer the batter into the greased bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure apples are diced uniformly for even distribution and baking.
- For a nuttier flavor, substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts if preferred.
- Test cake doneness near 55 minutes to avoid overbaking which can dry the cake.
- Grease the bundt pan well using butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Serve plain, or dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze for extra sweetness.
