🍏🎃 Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe 🎃🍏
This Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake brings together the best of fall flavors with tender apples and spiced pumpkin. Perfectly moist and fragrant, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert for any autumn gathering!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
📝 Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a Bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes 💡:
- Make Ahead: This cake keeps well for several days and can even taste better as flavors meld over time.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 50-60 minutes
Servings: 12-16
Enjoy this cozy, spiced Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake with a cup of coffee or tea! 🍂🍎
