Description
This Fresh Apple Bundt Cake recipe is the ultimate fall dessert. Made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a rich, moist crumb, it’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. Discover the best apple cake for baking season — moist apple bundt, easy apple dessert, and fall baking ideas all in one delicious slice.
Ingredients
3 cups apples, peeled and chopped
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using). Do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly.
7. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, checking at 60 minutes. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before serving, if desired.
Notes
This cake tastes even better the next day.
You can freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
Mixing apple varieties (like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) adds extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg