Apple Butter Bundt Cake
Apple Butter Bundt Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert made with spiced apple butter, creating a rich, aromatic taste. The cake’s dense texture is complemented by a subtle blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Often glazed with a sweet icing, it’s perfect for fall gatherings or cozy occasions.
Equipment
- Bundt cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Grater for apple
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Sifter for icing
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup apple butter store-bought or homemade
- ½ cup whole milk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup grated apple from 1 large or 2 small peeled apples
For the Icing:
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the apple butter, vegetable oil, and grated apple until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.