Description
This Apple Bundt Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting treat. Packed with tender chunks of apple and optional crunchy walnuts, it combines warm cinnamon and vanilla in a tender crumb, baked to golden perfection in a Bundt pan.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3 cups chopped apples (about 2-3 medium apples)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly to ensure easy release after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this aside for later incorporation.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, creamy, and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor depth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just smooth and combined—you want to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Apples and Walnuts: Carefully fold in the chopped apples and walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them down.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up, then carefully remove it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the apples are chopped into small, even pieces for the best texture.
- Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch and flavor contrast.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
- Test the cake at the 1-hour mark to avoid overbaking and dryness.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan to prevent breakage.
