Easy Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

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Easy to make caramel apple bundt cake recipe that uses fresh apples, and is topped with a sweet and creamy caramel flavored glaze.

Servings: 12 slices

Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

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Easy to make caramel apple bundt cake recipe that uses fresh apples, and is topped with a sweet and creamy caramel flavored glaze.

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One of my goals in life is to live on a few acres and have my own miniature apple orchard. This is something I’ve dreamt of since I was a little girl. Of course, that dream has evolved as I’ve gotten older, but I still want my very own orchard (and chickens!). I’ve always loved apples–apple cider, apple butter, apple bread, even apple pie.

Of course, given the time of year, apples are in abundance everywhere and they are so so cheap–whether you have your own mini orchard or not 😉 Anyway, I’ve been craving more apples ever since I made that wonderfully delicious apple pie a few weeks ago. That’s where this Caramel Apple Bundt Cake Recipe comes into play. This fall cake recipe even uses fresh apples and is topped with a deliciously creamy caramel sauce.

How to Make Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Start by preheating the oven to 325 and lightly greasing a fluted baking pan. Set the pan aside for now. Then in a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In another large bowl, cream together the oil, applesauce, yogurt and sugars until everything is well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, as well as the vanilla extract.

Pour the wet mixture into the large bowl of dry ingredients and stir together just until everything is incorporated. Avoid over mixing here or the finished cake may become too dense. Gently fold in the chopped apple chunks, and then spoon the batter into the prepared fluted pan.

Bake the apple bundt cake at 325 for 55-65 minutes on the center rack of the oven. The bundt cake is finished baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. At around the 40 minute mark it may be necessary to cover the edges of the cake with foil to avoid over-browning, but it will depend on your oven. Be sure to keep an eye on the apple cake while baking.

How to make Caramel glaze for apple cake

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, whisk in brown sugar, vanilla and cream until everything is mixed. Bring the pan to a low boil, being sure to stir constantly. Use a silicone or wooden spoon for this, as plastic could melt. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute with no stirring, then reduce the heat to simmer for 1 minute. Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly to thicken. Then, whisk in sifted powdered sugar until you get a thicker glaze like consistency.

Turn the apple bundt cake out onto a wire cooling rack. Spoon the glaze overtop of the apple bundt cake and let it cool the rest of the way before serving.

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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Easy to make caramel apple bundt cake recipe that uses fresh apples, and is topped with a sweet and creamy caramel flavored glaze.

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Prep Time:30 minutes mins

Cook Time:1 hour hr

Total Time:1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Equipment

• Nordic Ware ProForm Bundt, 12 Cup, Gray
• KitchenAid KHM512IC 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, Ice Blue
• KitchenAid Classic Bamboo Spatula Set
• Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece Set, Nesting, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe)
• Cuisinart 719-14 Chef’s Classic Stainless 1-Quart Saucepan with Cover,Silver
• Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 8 Pieces

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 3 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 TBSP vanilla
• 3 medium apples peeled and finely chopped

For the Caramel Glaze

• 4 tbsp butter cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted **
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Cake

• Preheat oven to 325, and lightly grease a fluted pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
• In a separate large bowl, combine oil, applesauce, yogurt, and sugars. Mix together until well combined.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla until creamy.
• Pour mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Do not over mix here.
• Fold in apple chunks.
• Spoon mixture into prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. It may be necessary to cover the edges of the cake with foil towards the end to avoid over-browning.

For the Caramel Glaze

• Melt butter over medium heat
• Stir in brown sugar, vanilla and cream and whisk together until fully mixed.
• Bring mixture to a boil, stirring often.
• Let boil for 1 minute with no stirring.
• Reduce heat and let simmer 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly to thicken (about 2 minutes)
• Whisk in powdered sugar (sifted) and mix until smooth.

Assembly

• Remove the finished apple cake from the bundt pan and place it on a wire rack to cool.
• Spoon the caramel glaze mixture on top of the finished cake.
• Let it finish cooling before slicing and serving.
  

Notes

** Sifting the powdered sugar helps prevents clumps of sugar in the glaze

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, about 1 cup | Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 499kcal