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

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4.56 from 9 votes

Published on July 26, 2023

, Updated on October 15, 2023

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by Carrie Barnard

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

Enjoy the flavors of fall in this apple cake 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. It is another must try apple recipe.

Best apples for this cake:

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
Golden Delicious

Ingredients:

Cake:

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

Brown Sugar Glaze:

Unsalted Butter
Heavy Whipping Cream
Light Brown Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Confectioners Sugar

How to make Apple Bundt Cake:

Step 1. Preheat the oven and prepare the bundt pan. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and grease and flour a bundt pan (10 cup bundt pan).

Step 2. Combine the eggs and sugar. 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. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt.
Step 4. Mix the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 5. Fold in the apples. Then gently stir in the diced apples.

Step 6. Pour the batter into the bundt pan. Gently tap the bundt pan on the counter top to even out the cake batter. Then remove any air bubbles from the batter.
Step 7. Bake the cake until golden brown. Bake the cake in the center rack in the oven for 55-70 minutes. The cake should bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. It should be golden brown.
Step 8. Allow to cool. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

Step 9. Remove from the pan. Then carefully turn the bundt pan over onto the rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze:

Step 1. Combine the glaze ingredients. Add the butter, heavy whipping cream and brown sugar to a medium sauce pan.
Step 2. Allow the butter to melt. Stir constantly until the butter has melted. Then bring the mixture to a boil and boil for approximately 1 minute.

Step 3. Remove the mixture from the stove. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and confectioner’s sugar. Let the glaze sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken some.

Glaze thickening in pan and being poured over cake.

Step 4. Top the cake with the glaze. Spoon the glaze over the top of the cake and 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.

Tips and Tricks:

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.

This delicious cake is so easy to make and your kitchen will smell heavenly as it bakes. The wonderful aroma of apples and spices baking will leave you wanting more.

Give it a try today and let us know how it turns out. I think you will really enjoy this moist and flavorful cake. The cake has all the flavors of fall but is so tasty all year round.

Apple Bundt Cake sliced and ready to serve on a plate.

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.