Apple Swirl Cake
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Apple Swirl Cake—a moist, buttery bundt cake infused with warm cinnamon spice and swirled with caramelized apple chunks. This show-stopping dessert features a delicate crumb and a stunning marbled effect created by layering and swirling spiced apples into the batter. Perfectly golden and aromatic, this cake takes only 20 minutes to prep and bakes in under an hour, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or weekend baking. A final dusting of powdered sugar adds just the right touch of sweetness, while the contrast of tender cake and spiced apple pockets will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether paired with a cup of coffee or served as a holiday centerpiece, this apple swirl cake is destined to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar (for apple swirl)
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (for apple swirl)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bundt pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Lightly dust with flour and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
In a separate small bowl, toss the diced apples with the 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to coat evenly.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread evenly. Spoon half of the apple mixture over the batter, creating an even layer.
Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer, then top with the remaining apple mixture. Gently swirl the batter and apples together using a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
