Classic Spiced Apple Bundt Cake
This recipe guides you through baking a moist and flavorful Classic Spiced Apple Bundt Cake, featuring a delightful blend of warm spices and tender chopped apples, finished with an optional sweet glaze. Perfect for any gathering, this cake offers a comforting taste of autumn.
Equipment
- 10-cup bundt pan
- large bowl
- medium bowl
- whisk
- spatula or wooden spoon
- wooden toothpick
- wire rack
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apples
- 2 cups finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare Pan
- Thoroughly grease a 10-cup bundt pan with cooking spray or butter, then dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients; in a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
Combine Batters
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Add Apples
- Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Bake Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
Check Doneness
- To check if the cake is done, insert a wooden toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
Cool Cake
- Let the cake cool in the bundt pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Apply Glaze
- If desired, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze, then drizzle over the completely cooled cake.
Notes
To ensure an even bake, avoid overmixing the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined. For best flavor and texture, use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or crisp sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp. Make sure the cake is completely cool before applying the glaze to prevent it from melting.