Drizzled with tons of glaze and incredibly soft and filled with soft apple chunks inside, this stunning bundt cake will impress everyone you serve it to!
So please excuse me while I get all the crazy FALL things of of my system. Things like pumpkin cheesecake in french toast form, things like sticky buns and pumpkin muffins all hangin’ out in one muffin…
…and things like this absolutely ridiculous cake I’m bringing you today, courtesy of my falling-hard-for-the-fall-goodies mindset.
I have to confess something slightly-ridiculous and ultimately embarrassing: Guys, I am not a cake person. Oh, you noticed the severely-lacking amount of cake recipes on my blog too? There’s your reason why.
Belieeeeeve me guys, it’s definitely not that I don’t love cake. It’s just that…well, don’t hate me for saying this, but cakes are kinda a pain in the rear to make ya know? Gimme the speed and total awesomeness of a cookie or brownie any day!
Yeah, I’m aware that sounds totally lazy of me. Big cakes are usually just reserved for special occasions/birthdays around here. That’s all.
…until…I totally broke all those rules and barriers a few weeks ago, when I suddenly got the irrevocable craving for a big ‘ol classic bundt cake. Preferably one with glaze by the bucketfuls and SOMETHING fall-flavored thrown inside.
Oh hi, apples. ♥
I’m turning over a new fall leaf, so to speak.
Yeah, guys? Just forget all that rambling/hatin’ I did on cakes up there. It never happened, because seriously: THIS CAKE!!!
For one thing, it’s completely gorgeous is it not? All the pretty glaze cascading down the sides, the glorious little chunks of apples…
Pretty food RULES.
And believe me: It tastes just as awesome as it looks. My family could not stop commenting on how moist and ultra-soft every bite was along with the perfect blend of fall spices.
Aaaand well, apple cider glaze. It takes thing up about 10 notches on the yum-o-meter.
For an obviously-lazy cake baker like myself, this cake really was a dream to whip up. The batter literally takes 5 minutes to throw together and then nearly the rest of the time is just inactive while the cake bakes and fills your house with all the bodacious fall smells…
Is it glaze time yet?? I think it is. DRENCH every nook and cranny of the cake with glaze—seriously, leave no inch un-glazed.
And we are in the CAKE. Just in time for Friday too, wouldja’ look at that??
Guys, for real: If you make ONE cake this fall, please let it be this one! It serves worthy causes for pretty much anytime.
You see what I did there? I totally just gave you an excuse to eat this cake for breakfast.
I’ll take the cake on that one. (haha)
Glazed Fresh Apple Bundt Cake
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Ingredients
- CAKE:
- 3 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples peeled, cored and small-diced
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Make the cake: Preheat oven to 325F. Lightly grease and flour a 9-in bundt cake pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In a separate large bowl, whisk oil, sugar, yogurt, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold flour mixture into liquid until batter is just combined. Fold in diced apple.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and evenly smooth top. Bake cake at 325F 60-65 minutes or until a skewer inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool cake completely on a wire cooling rack. Once cooled, run a knife around edges of pan and carefully invert cake onto a serving plate.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk all glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled cake. Let glaze set 10 minutes before slicing and serving cake.
Notes
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Gayle@Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I am actually not a cake person, either! And it’s mainly because I don’t like frosting. I love glazes and cream cheese frosting, but other than that, I could eat my cake plain. However, I would definitely devour this bundt cake, Sarah! It looks SO gorgeous! What a perfect treat for the fall!
Sarah says
Haha! If you don’t like frosting, I’ve just gotta say that this cake is for you, Gayle! You need a slice asap!
Danielle says
My mom just gave me a bundt pan and I think I know the first thing I’ll be making in it! This looks sooooo wonderful, Sarah! I also need you to give me photography lessons, because these pictures are so gorgeous.
Sarah says
Aww! You are seriously the sweetest, Danielle! Thanks so much for all the photo love, girly! xoxo
Amanda says
Wow, this cake does look moist, and that glaze sounds so yummy! For some reason bundt cakes remind me of grandma and the olden days: homey and comforting. 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Amanda! This cake is seriously SO nostalgic and that’s why we love it!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
This bundt cake is pretty phenomenal. I’ll never turn down a cake that packed full of fresh apples!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Jen!! xoxo
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
When I was little, I thought it was “butt” cake, not bundt cake. Haha! I always laugh about that now. Look at all those delicious apple chunks. Yum!
Sarah says
Haha! That is seriously so hilarious, Natalie!
Kathryn Mader says
I think you’ve outdone yourself this time. Cake is good because it goes a long way…I mean, you can get so many pieces out of a bundt cake, not the best when there are only 2 people in the house and one of them eats 7/8 of the cake. I made coffee cake, bundt style, a couple of weeks ago and had to freeze a bunch of it. Shocking when I realized I’d gained 6 pounds anyway (with banana splits thrown in along the way, what’s happening?). But your apple cake looks especially good. I live in Florida, so, Hey, have a wonderful time and if you’re near St. Petersburg, Welcome!
Sarah says
Thanks so much, Kathryn! If you’re a cake-kinda person then this cake is right up your alley! Let me know if you give it a try. 🙂
Elena says
I assume that the apples are folded into the batter after it’s combined, but your recipe doesn’t specify. It looks good, and I definitely want to try it. This peck of apples is begging to be used.
Sarah says
Recipe is fixed to include the apples — thanks for catching that error, Elana! LMK if you make this cake!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
Just look at that apple cider glaze! I’m with you, I’ll take a cookie or brownie over cake most days, but this is one cake I would totally go for!
Sarah says
Thanks for the sweet words, Kristine! xoxo
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
This cake is gorgeous Sarah! And I hear you. When it comes to making desserts, I want quick and easy! 🙂
Sarah says
Aw thank you Christin! 🙂
Ashley says
I kinda feel the same way – I love cake and all but unless it’s a special occasion I don’t usually want to put in the effort!! This bundt cake though is gorgeous!! I’ll take a big slice!
Sarah says
Exactly! When it comes to bundt cakes though, bring on all the slices! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I would totally take quick and easy desserts any day over an elaborately decorated cake (shhh don’t tell 😉 This bundt cake is gorgeous, Sarah! I love all those apple chunks!
Sarah says
Haha! I’m with you, Kelly! Easy desserts rock. 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali says
this cake looks fantastic Sarah, now I just want a cup of coffee to go with this 😉
Sarah says
Thanks so much Manali!
Lucy says
Can I use plain all purpose flour or does it have to be white whole wheat ? I have a bag of apples left over after making so much apple butter and this cake looks like it would be the perfect use for them but I’m in my PJs and I hate to get dressed to go to the store. 😀
Sarah says
Hi Lucy! Yes, you can sub all-purpose flour in this cake, however you may need to use a little more than the recipe calls for.—Just make sure the batter is slightly thick and smooth!