Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is the perfect apple cake for breakfast, dessert or any time in between! Packed with apples, cinnamon and brown sugar, it’s finished with a caramel frosting that’s truly the “icing on the cake.”

This recipe was originally published in March 2016. I updated the recipe notes and took new photos in August 2025.

Aimee’s Recipe Notes

Taste & Texture: Moist apple cake with real apple chunks topped with a thick caramel frosting. All the flavor of a caramel apple in every bite.

Tools: You’ll need a large bundt pan for this cake. I love this one on Amazon!

Prep Tip: When using a bundt pan, be sure to grease and flour the pan generously. My cake release is a great alternative.

Ingredient Notes

Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for a full list of ingredient measurements.

• Dry ingredients – For the cake, you’ll need flour, salt, and cinnamon along with baking soda AND baking powder.
• Sweeteners – The cake batter is sweetened with granulated sugar. You will also need brown sugar and powdered sugar for the apple filling and caramel glaze.
• Butter – I use unsalted butter in this cake to give it a rich, tender crumb.
• Apples – I like a combination of sweet and tart apple varieties for best flavor. Granny Smith and Gala apples are two of my favorites.
• Cinnamon – The hint of spice enhances and complements the apple flavor in this bundt cake recipe.

How to Make Caramel Apple Cake

Make the Cake Batter.

• Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add butter and beat to form a crumbly dough. Next, beat in eggs, vanilla extract and milk. Mix until the batter is fluffy.
• Combine diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Fold this into the prepared cake batter.

Bake the bundt cake.

• Pour the batter into the prepared bundt cake pan.
• Bake cake until top is browned. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then flip out onto a serving plate.

Make the caramel frosting.

• Heat the butter, brown sugar and milk together on the stove until boiling. Let it boil for 2 minutes while stirring constantly. Add vanilla extract and let this mixture cool for 15 minutes.
• Add the cooled brown sugar mixture to a bowl with powdered sugar and the remainder of the milk. Whisk to combine. Pour the caramel glaze over the cooled bundt cake.

Tips and Tricks

• Let the icing on the Caramel Apple Bundt Cake set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Store this cake covered at room temperature to keep it fresh and moist. This cake should stay fresh for up to one week.
• Use my guide on how to freeze cake for best results.
• Bundt pan– you’ll need a 9-inch or 12 cup bundt pan for this cake.
• If the icing is thicker than you’d like, whisk in more milk. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until the icing reaches the consistency you want.

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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake Recipe

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By: Aimee

This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is the perfect breakfast cake or dessert recipe! The caramel frosting is truly the "icing on the cake."

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients 

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For the Cake:

• ▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
• ▢ 3 large eggs
• ▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ ¾ cup milk

For the Filling:

• ▢ 2 cup diced apples about 3 apples, peeled
• ▢ ½ cup light brown sugar packed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• ▢ 1 cup light brown sugar packed
• ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ▢ 6 Tablespoons milk divided
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions 

• For the cake, grease and flour bundt pan (or use a generous amount of baking spray). Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add in softened butter and beat until crumbly. Beat in eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and milk. Beat for 3-4 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Fold into cake batter.
• Pour cake mixture into prepared bundt pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes until browned. Allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then flip onto a cake plate and cool complately.
• For the glaze, add brown sugar, butter and 4 Tbsp of milk to a small saucepan. Heat over medium until boiling. Stirring constantly, boil for 2 full minutes. Remove from heat. Add in vanilla extract. Allow to cool 15 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together cooled sugar mixture, powdered sugar, and remaining 2 Tbsp milk. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth. Pour over cooled cake and allow to set (about 10 minutes). Slice and enjoy.

Notes

• Store cake in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
• Let the icing on the Caramel Apple Bundt Cake set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 399kcal, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 138mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 52g

Course: Cake

Cuisine: American

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