The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passionit’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
When I first arrived in the U.S., fall became my favorite season almost instantly. 🍂 The crisp air, golden leaves, and scent of cinnamon apples drifting from every kitchen window reminded me of my grandmother’s orchard back in Normandy. She used to make the most heavenly apple cakes, filled with warmth and love. Inspired by her, I created this Spiced Apple Bundt Cake a dessert that celebrates the simple beauty of apples and the cozy spice blend that makes autumn irresistible.
This Spiced Apple Bundt Cake is moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar wraps around the tartness of the apples like a sweet, comforting hug. Whether it’s for a fall brunch, Thanksgiving table, or a quiet afternoon coffee, this cake makes every bite feel like home. ☕🍰
🧺 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 3 cups peeled, chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons apple cider or milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour your Bundt pan don’t skip this! The intricate design of Bundt pans loves to hold onto cake if you’re not careful.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. This aromatic mix will already have your kitchen smelling like fall! 🍂
Step 3: Cream the Butter & Sugars
In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with flour. Mix just until combined don’t overmix, or you’ll lose that tender crumb!
Step 5: Fold in Apples & Nuts
Gently fold in the chopped apples and, if you like a bit of crunch, walnuts or pecans. The apple chunks will keep the cake moist while adding texture and sweetness. 🍎
Step 6: Bake
Pour the batter evenly into your prepared Bundt pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Glaze It
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, apple cider (or milk), and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake. The glaze adds a lovely sparkle and sweetness that completes the flavor symphony. ✨
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This Spiced Apple Bundt Cake is delightful on its own, but if you want to take it up a notch, serve it:
- Warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🍦
- With a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce 🍯
- Alongside a hot cup of coffee or spiced chai ☕
The cake also stores beautifully just wrap it tightly and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen and meld.
🕒 Recipe Card
🍎 Spiced Apple Bundt Cake
Time Clock ⏰
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients 🧺
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups apples, chopped
- ½ cup nuts (optional)
Instructions 📜
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a Bundt pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine with dry mixture alternately with sour cream.
- Fold in apples and nuts.
- Bake 55–65 minutes; cool before glazing.
Notes 📝
- Granny Smith apples add tartness; Honeycrisp brings sweetness.
- For an extra twist, add a touch of ginger or cloves.
- Freeze slices individually for an easy fall treat anytime!
Nutrition (per slice) 🍽️
Calories: 420 | Fat: 18g | Carbs: 60g | Protein: 5g | Sugar: 35g
💕 Short Story Version (100 Words)
Bonjour my friends! I’m Lacamorea, a French girl who swapped Parisian charm for American coziness. 🍎 Fall always reminds me of my grandmother’s orchard in Normandy, where we baked apple cakes filled with love and cinnamon. Inspired by her, I created this Spiced Apple Bundt Cake a moist, tender dessert full of warm spices and juicy apples. Perfect for sharing with family, sipping coffee, and celebrating crisp autumn days. Whether you drizzle it with cider glaze or enjoy it plain, this cake wraps you in comfort and nostalgia with every bite. 🍰✨
🌟 Conclusion
This Spiced Apple Bundt Cake isn’t just a dessert it’s a love letter to autumn, apples, and the simple joy of baking from the heart. 🍂 Every slice is a reminder that homemade sweetness brings people together, one warm bite at a time.
So preheat that oven, tie your apron, and fill your kitchen with the scent of cinnamon and apples. Because the best moments are the ones shared around a freshly baked cake. ❤️