Description
A delightful Caramel Apple Bundt Cake that combines the sweetness of caramel, tartness of apples, and comforting spices, perfect for fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (1 ½ sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Mix different types of apples for varied flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Bundt Cake, Fall Dessert, Apple Cake, Bundt Cake