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Cozy Spiced Caramel Apple Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Glaze

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A warm and comforting bundt cake featuring spiced apples and a rich brown butter caramel glaze, perfect for cozy fall days or any time you crave a sweet, spiced treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt)
  • 2 large apples, peeled and diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp preferred)
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar (for glaze)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • Pinch of salt (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10 to 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly with butter or nonstick spray and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix each addition just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in diced apples, being careful not to crush them.
  7. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick until it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it foams and turns a deep golden amber with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes).
  11. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Return to low heat and whisk until smooth and glossy.
  12. Drizzle warm glaze over cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides. Allow glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh, crisp apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best texture. Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Brown the butter slowly and watch closely to avoid burning. Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off. If glaze thickens, gently rewarm with a splash of cream. Slice with a serrated knife for clean edges.

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Keywords: bundt cake, apple cake, caramel glaze, brown butter, spiced cake, fall dessert, cozy dessert, easy cake recipe

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