This Apple Bundt Cake has been a family favorite for years, one that my great-grandmother used to make! I would ask her, “How do you make a bundt cake, Grandma?” And she would lean in with a gleam in her eye and whisper, “You just stand by me and I’ll show you!” (Love apple desserts? Try my Apple Crisp!)
How to Make an Apple Bundt Cake
There are a couple of important things to remember when making a bundt cake. Make sure you start with a good recipe (one that fits in a bundt pan!) that has been tested and perfected. The other is your pan. Because this cake has big chunks of apples the batter will not mold perfectly in some of the bundt pans with more intricate designs. A classic bundt pan should work perfectly!
This recipe has been handed down through the generations and definitely stands the test of time. I remember Grandma sending us into the yard to gather up apples so we could bake this cake! And standing by her in the kitchen as she would slowly stir the caramel. Sometimes, if I was good, I even got to drizzle her famous caramel sauce over the cake!
Tips for Apple Cake
This cake could also be called an Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake as we certainly packed in the cinnamon flavor! One thing that could really put this recipe over the top is using McCormick’s Apple Pie Spice. Simply substitute it for the cinnamon in this recipe.
How to Ice a Bundt Cake
Frosting this cake could not be easier. Simply prepare the caramel sauce recipe as directed, then pour over the cake. A couple variations are waiting 15 minutes to pour the caramel. It will be nice and thick and holds it’s shape. If you pour it immediately, it will soak into the apple bundt cake and do magical things. Both are delicious!
Best Apple Bundt Cake Recipe Reviews
“Hi Amanda! I baked this cake yesterday and it was delicious, so moist and tasty. Caramel sauce made it even better! I will do it definitely again!”
“The cake turned out fantastic and almost too good to take to my coworkers!”
“I made this cake with my mother! Love it for breakfast!”
As you can tell, folks RAVE over this bundt cake recipe! Big chunks of apples nestled into a cinnamon spice cake batter and covered in glorious homemade caramel sauce. Not only is it delicious, but this Apple Bundt Cake Recipe is perfect for creating new memories!
Seriously amazing Apple Bundt Cake that you will want to make again and again!
- 2 cups (450g) granulated sugar
- 1½ cups (336g) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons McCormick vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 cups (384g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored. and chopped
- ½ cup (1 stick, 113g) butter
- 2 teaspoons heavy cream
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch Bundt pan.
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In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
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Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended.
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Fold in the apples by hand. Pour into the prepared bundt pan.
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Bake for 55-70 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow to cool for about 20 minutes in the pan and then invert on to a wire rack.
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Heat the butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat.
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Add in vanilla and stir until combined. Let sit 5-10 minutes to thicken.
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Drizzle over the warm cake.
Recipe Video
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Has this been made with gluten free flour? If so, what type and how much? Any other modifications needed, I.e. time to cook?
Hi, Marcia! I work with iambaker and am happy to help with questions. We have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour. If you try it, let us know how it turns out. Have a wonderful day!
I have made this cake twice— really moist and delicious—I double the glaze recipe and use the left over on ice cream— this glaze is awesome. I also added allspice, raisins and pecans — these additions just make the cake more decadent-
Has anyone made a smaller cake using only half of all ingredients? We’re only 3 in the house. Thanks!
Can you use canola oil in place of vegetable oil?
Yes, canola oil is vegetable oil.
This Apple Bundt Cake is amazing! So simple and yet so delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and was a little concerned that there were too many apples, but it was perfect. I brought it over to a friend’s house for dessert after dinner and everyone raved about it. I will definitely make this again.
it looks awesome i will make this but i dont have heavy cream is there something i can use instead?/
I found the cake with the glaze to be too sweet. I glazed the cake while it was warm and the glaze was perhaps too hot; it made the cake soggy.
My husband rated this cake one of the best desserts he’s ever eaten, and doesn’t find it too sweet at all.
Can I use honey crisp apples for this?
I am NOT a baker so when my family went over the moon for your apple cinnamon Bundt cake I had to send my thanks. I may even try another recipe!
This caramel glaze is fantastic. It is the seacret of this apple cake. Love it.
Came out perfect! Delicious and moist! Used honey crisp apples and apple pie spice. Will make again often.
I made this cake today and my husband told me this is the best cake I have ever made. It is super moist and the apples are so tender. And the CARMEL sauce is delicious. I did add walnuts and I used honey crisp apples. I will definitely be making this for my Christmas dessert from now on. It’s a must try.
I can’t wait to try this! This sounds just like the one my mom used to make when I was a child. When I read the recipe, I could almost smell it baking. I’m super excited to make this!
Can I freeze this cake?
I am making this recipe for the second time now.
My family love it and we eat it with vanilla ice cream. I prefer to pour the caramel glaze when it is not too runny anymore. And I added tidbits of apples to the caramel sauce while cooking it. So so so good!
Easy to make but much too sweet for us. ☹️
My husband says this is the best cake he has ever had. He ate it in two days and is requesting another. I reserved some of the glaze so I could warm it and pour over cake just before eating. So moist and delicious!
I use a half a cup of Crisco butter pecans and walnuts cook the apples a little bit with brown sugar very good
It was delicious and everyone loved it.
This was really good, but extremely sweet. Next time I will cut the sugar in half.
We made this cake it was a hit they all loved it,
Wonderful recipe. I made half of it, perfect. Thanks
In your video you said to cook the cake at 350f but in the directions it says 325f,
I have a nice long cake tester so I keep giving it more time until the tester came out clean.
Looking forward to sharing this cake with my family.
Your written recipe says 325°, but your video says 350°….so which one should it be?