Alberta Co-op Grocery

Spiced Apple Bundt Cake

This delightful, nutty apple cake is perfect for casual gatherings this spring!

CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
12	1hour

Servings	Prep Time
12	1hour

Ingredients

Pecan Filling

1cup chopped pecans
1/4cup brown sugarlightly packed
1teaspoon cinnamon

Cake Batter

1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2cups whole wheat flour
1/2cup brown sugar, packed
1/2cup sugar
1teaspoon salt
1teaspoon baking soda
2teaspoons cinnamon
1teaspoon nutmeg
1/2teaspoon allspice
1/2teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggsbeaten
3/4cup vegetable oil
1cup unsweetened applesauce
1teaspoon vanilla extract
3cups peeled and diced tart apples

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
To make the pecan filling, mix together the pecans, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
For the cake batter, whisk together the flours, sugars, salt, baking soda and spices in large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until blended. Fold in the diced apples.
Grease the Bundt pan, spoon half the batter into the bottom of the pan, sprinkle evenly with the pecan filling and top with the remaining batter. Place in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Check for doneness and continue baking if needed. Let the cake cool in the pan before turning it out.

Recipe Notes

Serving Suggestion

Perfect for a casual gathering, this cake is extra-special when glazed. Just mix together 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon each of maple syrup and apple juice (or milk) and drizzle it over the cooled cake. Top with chopped pecans if desired.

Nutritional Information

403 calories, 22 g. fat, 35 mg. cholesterol, 309 mg. sodium, 50 g. carbohydrate, 4 g. fiber, 6 g. protein