Apple Bundt Cake

Name: Apple Bundt Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil; 3 Large Eggs (room temperature); 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 3 cups All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 3 medium Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored and diced); 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter; 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream; 1 cup Light Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar

Apple Bundt Cake is a moist cake so delicious with the best brown sugar glaze. It is so pretty using a bundt cake pan and perfect for any occasion.

Apple Bundt Cake sliced and ready to serve.

Enjoy the flavors of fall in this cake recipe using your favorite kinds of apples. The entire cake is topped with a decadent brown sugar glaze for a luscious treat. It is amazing!

We also love to make this Apple Cider Bundt Cake and Pumpkin Bundt Cake. It is another must try apple recipe. If you like bundt cakes, also try Copycat Nothing Bundt Cakes and Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe. During the holidays, we make Christmas Bundt Cake.

Why we love this recipe
Ingredients
- Cake
- Brown Sugar Glaze
Variations
Step by step instructions
Toppings
Storage
What are the best apples to use?
Pro Tips
More delicious Apple Recipes

Why we love this recipe

The cake has the best flavor using fresh apple and really good ingredients. Each slice is moist and delicious. The brown sugar icing makes it even better.

You will absolutely love this apple bundt cake recipe.

Ingredients

Cake

Granulated Sugar
Vegetable Oil
Large Eggs (room temperature)
All Purpose Flour
Ground Cinnamon
Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored and diced)

Brown Sugar Glaze

Unsalted Butter
Heavy Whipping Cream
Vanilla Extract
Confectioners Sugar

You can find the entire recipe and ingredient list at the bottom of the page.

Variations

Nuts. Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.

Step by step instructions

Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the bundt pan.

Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs until well combined.

Step 3. Get out a separate bowl. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt.

Mixing bowl with wet and dry ingredients combined.

Step 4. Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients until just combined. I used a stand mixer.

Step 5. Then gently stir in the diced apples.

Step 6. Pour the batter into the bundt pan. Gently tap the bundt pan on the countertop to even out the cake batter. This will help to remove any air bubbles from the batter. Bake the cake until golden brown.

Step 7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Then carefully turn the bundt pan over onto the rack to cool completely.

Step 8. Combine the glaze ingredients using medium heat. Add the butter, heavy whipping cream and brown sugar to a medium saucepan.

Step 9. Stir constantly until the butter has melted. Then bring the mixture to a boil and boil for approximately 1 minute. Remove the mixture from the stove. Stir in the vanilla extract and confectioner’s sugar. Let the glaze sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.

Step 10. Top the cake with the glaze.

Step 11. Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!

Toppings

Whipped Cream. Dollop whipped cream on each slice before serving. Store bought or homemade whipped cream is great to use.
Ice Cream. Try serving this cake with a scoop of vanilla or caramel ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Powdered Sugar. You can skip the glaze and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Another option is to try both!

Storage

Refrigerator

Cover the cake or place in a cake carrier. Refrigerate the leftovers up to 5 days.

Freezer

If you plan to make this cake in advance to freeze, wait to add the glaze until ready to serve. Cover the plain cake in plastic wrap and place inside a freezer bag.

Freeze the cake up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge. Allow to come to room temperature when ready to serve.

Make the glaze as normal and add to the cake.

What are the best apples to use?

Feel free to use the variety of apples you love best. However, we prefer to use Granny Smith apples. They hold their shape really well and the final product has the perfect shape and texture.

The tartness of the Granny Smith apples also balance out the sweetness of the brown sugar glaze. It is the perfect combination and so delicious.

Granny Smith
Honey Crisp
Gala apples
Golden Delicious

Pro Tips

Grease and flour the bundt pan. This is really important so all of the nooks and crannies in this cake come out once baked.
Make sure the cake has fully cooked. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. It should come out clean and the cake should be golden brown.
Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan. If you attempt to remove the cake too soon, it might fall apart.
Be careful removing the cake. Once the cake cooks, the edges will pull away from the pan. I still recommend gently running a butter knife around the edges to help loosen it before removing.
Dice the apples evenly. Try to dice the apples the same size so they cook evenly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size bundt pan does this recipe use?

We recommend using a 10 cup bundt pan for this recipe.

Do I have to use a bundt pan?

No, you can use a 9×13 pan for this recipe if you prefer. Bake at 350 degrees 50 minutes.

Check to see if the cake is finished cooking by inserting a toothpick. It may need to cook for 60 minutes. Oven temperatures vary and this can impact baking time.

Should you peel the apples?

We prefer the texture of peeled apples in this cake. However, if you like the peelings left on, feel free to do so. Either option is fine and totally based on preference.

Can you use another topping?

The brown sugar glaze is so delicious. Another tasty option is cream cheese frosting. It will change the taste and flavor but it is another delicious topping idea.