Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Apple Swirl Cake—a moist, buttery bundt cake infused with warm cinnamon spice and swirled with caramelized apple chunks. This show-stopping dessert features a delicate crumb and a stunning marbled effect created by layering and swirling spiced apples into the batter. Perfectly golden and aromatic, this cake takes only 20 minutes to prep and bakes in under an hour, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or weekend baking. A final dusting of powdered sugar adds just the right touch of sweetness, while the contrast of tender cake and spiced apple pockets will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether paired with a cup of coffee or served as a holiday centerpiece, this apple swirl cake is destined to become a family favorite.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bundt pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Lightly dust with flour and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet mixture in three additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
In a separate small bowl, toss the diced apples with the 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to coat evenly.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread evenly. Spoon half of the apple mixture over the batter, creating an even layer.
Pour the remaining batter over the apple layer, then top with the remaining apple mixture. Gently swirl the batter and apples together using a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve!
Serving size | 1581.8 grams (1581.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 4265 |
Total Fat 167.60g | 215% |
Saturated Fat 99.80g | 499% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g | |
Cholesterol 968mg | 323% |
Sodium 2439mg | 106% |
Total Carbohydrate 654.50g | 238% |
Dietary Fiber 20.40g | 73% |
Total Sugars 422.40g | |
Protein 55.80g | 112% |
Vitamin D 204IU | 1018% |
Calcium 586mg | 45% |
Iron 17mg | 95% |
Potassium 1489mg | 32% |
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