Apple Swirl Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Swirl Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 3 medium apples (about 1.5 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apples) + 1 cup granulated sugar (for batter); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil); 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of our Apple Swirl Bundt Cake! This moist and delicious cake features layers of sweet apples swirled throughout a tender, spiced batter. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a burst of fall flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 455.7 kcal

Protein 10g

Rating 4.6 (42 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Swirl Cake

3 medium apples (about 1.5 pounds), peeled, cored, and chopped into small pieces
3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for apples) + 1 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
3 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Apple Swirl Cake

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
Prepare the apples: Peel, core, and chop 3 medium apples into small pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the apples with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1/4 cup of orange juice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour one-third of the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Top with one-half of the apple mixture.
Repeat layers: Add another third of the batter, followed by the remaining apple mixture.
Finish with the remaining batter.
Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar (optional) and serve.