A classic apple cake bundt recipe with old-fashioned flavor. This moist cake features tender apples, warm spices, and a crackly crust, perfect for fall or any cozy occasion.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baked
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups chopped apples (about 3 medium, skin-on)
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10–12 cup bundt pan.
In a large bowl, whisk sugar and oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts, if using.
Pour the thick batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60–75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve as-is, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with a simple glaze.
Notes
Use a variety of apples for more depth, mixing sweet and tart.
Do not peel the apples; the skin adds texture and nutrition.
Grease your bundt pan thoroughly to ensure easy release.
Do not overmix the batter; this keeps the cake dense and moist.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 6 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.