Here’s a moist and flavorful Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe that’s perfect for fall or any time you’re craving a comforting spiced dessert.
🍰 Apple Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe
⭐️ Servings: 12
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 60–70 min | Total Time: ~90 min
🎃 Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp ground nutmeg
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½ tsp ground cloves
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½ tsp ground ginger
Wet Ingredients:
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit:
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2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 1½ cups)
Recommended apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji
Optional Add-ins:
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
🧁 For the Glaze (Optional):
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk or apple cider
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¼ tsp cinnamon
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Splash of vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan thoroughly.
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Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
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Mix wet ingredients in another large bowl: pumpkin puree, sugars (white and brown), oil, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
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Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fold in chopped apples (and nuts or raisins, if using).
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Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍯 Optional Glaze:
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk/apple cider, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
🍂 Tips:
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Make it a day ahead—the flavor improves after resting.
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Dust with powdered sugar if you skip the glaze.
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Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Would you like a printable version or a version sized for mini Bundt pans or muffins?