Description
Delight in this moist and flavorful Apple Bundt Cake with a luscious cream cheese swirl, perfect for a cozy fall dessert. Made with a blend of warm spices and tender apples, this classic American cake combines a tender crumb with a creamy, tangy filling that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (preferably tart apples like Granny Smith)
Cream Cheese Swirl
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan to ensure easy release after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, beating well after each addition for a fluffy texture. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the peeled and chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Layer Batter and Cream Cheese: Spread half of the cake batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter layer. Then, top with the remaining cake batter.
- Swirl Cream Cheese: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the cake batter, creating a marbled effect throughout.
- Bake the Cake: Place the Bundt pan in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then invert onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples such as Granny Smith for a pleasant balance of sweetness and tartness.
- For extra texture and flavor, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the cream cheese layer before swirling.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
