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Apple Bundt Cake Recipe

Course: Breakfast, cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 555kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This easy bundt cake is filled with real apples and lots of cinnamon for a warm fall dessert that's sure to delight!
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • cups vegetable oil 250 grams
  • 1 cup brown sugar 213 grams
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • 3 large eggs 150 grams, room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream 114 grams
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 360 grams
  • teaspoons baking soda 9 grams
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
  • 3 cups chopped apples 339 grams (from about 2½ apples)

For the Cinnamon Sugar

  • ¼ cup turbinado sugar 45 grams
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 6 grams
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prep a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
    1¼ cups vegetable oil, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, ½ cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir until mostly combined with a few streaks of flour.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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  • Fold in the apples until they are evenly distributed.
    3 cups chopped apples
    a bowl of mashed potatoes with a spoon in it.
  • Pour into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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  • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Invert the cake onto your serving platter.
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  • In a small bowl, stir together the turbinado sugar and cinnamon.
    ¼ cup turbinado sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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  • Brush the cake with the melted butter and sprinkle over the cinnamon sugar. Serve and enjoy.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter
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Notes

  •  You can substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream.
  • Measure the flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid a dense, dry cake.
  • Try using a variety of 2-3 different apples to improve the flavor of this cake!
  • Take care not to overmix the batter once the apples are added; otherwise, the cake could turn out gummy.
  • Try browning the butter to make the topping even richer.
Storage: Store apple bundt cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg