Apple Nut Cake - Easy Bundt Cake Recipe
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups neutral oil canola or vegetable
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups apples peeled and chopped (about 3 medium – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted, if possible)
For the Brown Sugar Glaze:
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.2 cups granulated sugar, 1 ½ cups neutral oil, 3 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Fold in the apples and walnuts. Mix until evenly distributed.3 cups apples, 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove from the Bundt pan or slice directly if using a 9x13.
Make the Glaze:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cream.½ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil. Continue to boil at a low boil for 2–3 minutes
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Drizzle the warm glaze over the slightly warm cake. Let it set before slicing.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake. Actual calories will vary.
- Store leftover cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- If you don't want to make the brown sugar glaze, simply leave it off. Another option is to dust the cake lightly with powdered sugar.
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Scroll up above the recipe card to find the following sections:
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How to Make It (with step-by-step photos)
- Making the Cake
- Making The Brown Sugar Glaze
- Quick Tip (explaining how to make the cake in a 9x13-inch pan)
- What are the best apples for this cake?
- Can I use different spices?
- How to Store Leftovers
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How to Make It (with step-by-step photos)
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Nutrition Facts
Apple Nut Cake - Easy Bundt Cake Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
486
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
157
mg
7
%
Potassium
107
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
34
g
38
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
131
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
26
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
