✨ Introduction
This moist Bundt cake 🍏 is packed with fresh apples and warm spices, drizzled with caramel 🍮 and finished with crunchy nuts—a true fall delight! 🍂
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍎 3 cups diced apples (about 3 medium)
- 🥔 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 🎃 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🍯 1 cup vegetable oil
- 🥄 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 🍬 Homemade or store-bought caramel sauce
- 🌰 Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda + ½ tsp salt
- 🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
- 🍬 ½ cup brown sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- 🥣 In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- 🌾 In another bowl, mix flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt.
- 🍎 Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in diced apples.
- 🥮 Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 🌬️ Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 🍮 Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped nuts before serving.
🔄 Methods
- Use pears 🍐 instead of apples for a twist.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra texture 🍇.
- Swap pumpkin spice for cinnamon and nutmeg 🌰.
- Make it gluten-free with almond or oat flour 🌾.
📚 History
Bundt cakes originated in Germany 🇩🇪 and became popular in the U.S. in the 1950s. This apple version is a seasonal favorite, especially during fall and harvest celebrations 🍁.
💪 Benefits
- 🍎 Apples provide fiber and antioxidants
- 🥚 Eggs add protein and structure
- 🌰 Nuts offer healthy fats and crunch
- 🍬 Caramel adds indulgent sweetness
🎨 Formation
Serve slices with whipped cream 🍦 or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with extra caramel drizzle and apple slices for presentation.
✅ Conclusion
Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is a festive, flavorful dessert that brings warmth and joy to any table. 🍽️
❤️ Lovers
- 🍎 Apple fans
- 🎂 Cake lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Fall bakers
- 🎉 Holiday hosts