Apple Swirl Cake Recipe

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

How to Make Apple Swirl Cake

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
2. 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.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in 3 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1/4 cup of orange juice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
5. 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.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour one-third of the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Top with one-half of the apple mixture.
8. Repeat layers: Add another third of the batter, followed by the remaining apple mixture.
9. Finish with the remaining batter.
10. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Once completely cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar (optional) and serve.