Description
This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is a delightful combination of moist apples and sweet caramel glaze. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert, it combines simple ingredients for an irresistible taste that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 cups diced apples about 3 apples, peeled
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons milk divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Grease and flour a bundt pan or use baking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add softened butter and beat until crumbly. Mix in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk, beating for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Gently fold this mixture into the cake batter.
- Pour the cake mixture into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until browned. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cake plate to cool completely.
- For the glaze, combine brown sugar, butter, and 4 tablespoons of milk in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until boiling, stirring constantly, and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the cooled sugar mixture with powdered sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and allow to set for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Make sure to cool the cake completely before glazing for the best results.
This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add nuts or other fruits for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg