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Freshly baked apple bundt cake with slices and apple garnishes on a wooden table.
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Fresh Apple Bundt Cake

A moist and flavorful cake packed with fresh apples, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Easy, Fall
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced Use tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.

Sugars

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar For tossing with apples.
  • 2 cups white sugar For the cake batter.

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavoring the apples.

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Liquids

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs

Nuts

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts Can substitute with pecans or omit.

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar For dusting before serving.

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with 1 tablespoon of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together 2 cups of white sugar, vegetable oil, orange juice, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Gently fold in the prepared apples and chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

Notes

For best results, use crisp, tart apple varieties. Don’t overmix the batter for a tender crumb.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg