Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Serving 10, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to prepare.

Here’s what you’ll need: Apples:

• 1-2 small granny smith apples, diced
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Cake:
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs Glaze:
• 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1-2 tablespoons apple cider
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Here’s how to make it:

1. Preheat your oven to 350º F and lightly grease a standard bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until the apples are completely coated. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl or mixer, beat together sugar and applesauce until the sugar dissolves, then mix in vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Pour the seasoned apples into the greased bundt pan, spreading them into an even layer, then top with the cake batter.
7. Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool.
9. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and cinnamon, then gradually whisk in apple cider and vanilla extract until you reach your desired consistency.
10. Invert the cake onto a serving platter, then drizzle the glaze on top of the cooled cake and let it set for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!