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Moist Cinnamon Apple Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze

A slice cut from a small bundt-style apple cake, generously topped with a thick caramel glaze.
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Bake this moist apple cake featuring fresh apples and warm cinnamon, finished with a simple caramel glaze. This recipe offers the comforting flavors of an old-fashioned fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 3 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped apples and pecans, if using.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and caramel sauce until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the caramel glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast.
  • If you prefer a simpler cake, you can omit the glaze and dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar instead.
  • This cake freezes well; wrap tightly after cooling completely.

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