Apple Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze
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Apple Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze is one of those shortcut recipes that delivers big flavor with very little effort. It’s moist, warmly spiced, and made even better with a sweet, simple vanilla glaze. If you’re in the mood for a fall dessert but don’t want a ton of steps, this one’s for you.
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze
This apple spice bundt cake recipe is fast and easy thanks to a boxed mix and a handful of ingredients. You don’t even need to use the oil, eggs, or water the cake mix calls for. Just mix in applesauce and nuts, and you’re done.
If you’ve been looking for an apple spice bundt cake using cake mix or a spiced apple bundt cake that actually tastes homemade, this version is definitely worth baking. It comes together quickly but still feels special enough for holidays, brunch, or potlucks.
Ingredients You Need
Apple Spice Bundt Cake Recipe
- 1 box spice cake mix (you don’t need the eggs, oil, or water)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Vanilla Glaze Recipe
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Milk of choice or heavy cream
- Optional: 1/2 cup roasted pecans, sea salt, or sprinkles
Instructions: How to Make Apple Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Easy Apple Spice Bundt Cake Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bundt cake pan or tube pan. (Baker’s Joy spray works great for this.)
- In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients and mix with a fork or spoon until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 15–20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a serving plate. Let cool completely before glazing or dusting with powdered sugar.
Vanilla Glaze
- In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk or cream 1 teaspoon at a time until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. If it gets too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Drizzle on top of cake. Let glaze set and serve.
Storing Apple Spice Cake
- This cake keeps well for several days. Store it covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate it if your kitchen is warm. You can also freeze slices individually and thaw as needed.
More Apple Spice Bundt Cake Variations
- Use caramel glaze instead of vanilla for more of a caramel apple bundt cake vibe.
- Add cinnamon chips or chopped apples for extra texture by using the best apples, like granny smith apples or honeycrisps.
- Top with toasted coconut or a sprinkle of sea salt for contrast.
FAQs
Can I make this from mix ahead of time?
Yes. Bake and cool the cake, then wrap tightly. Add the glaze just before serving for best texture.
Do I have to use nuts?
Nope! You can leave them out or substitute with dried fruit like raisins or cranberries.
What can I use instead of applesauce?
Mashed banana or pumpkin puree work as substitutes, but the flavor will change slightly.
In Conclusion
This apple spice bundt cake using cake mix is simple, satisfying, and full of fall flavor. It’s the kind of dessert that works for any occasion! Easy enough for a weeknight treat, but pretty enough for company. Try this apple cake once, and you’ll want to make it again.
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Apple Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients
APPLE SPICE BUNDT CAKE
- 1 box Spice Cake Mix you don't need the eggs, oil and water
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans chopped
VANILLA GLAZE
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Milk of choice or heavy cream
- Optionals: 1/2 cup roasted pecans sea salt or sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions How to Make Apple Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Glaze
APPLE SPICE BUNDT CAKE
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour a bundt pan or tube pan and set aside. I really like to use Baker's Joy - it's a grease and flour spray and it's awesome, nothing every sticks to the pan.
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir together with a fork.
- Put the batter into your prepared pan and then transfer to the oven.
- Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes until toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Remove pan from oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes, run a knife around all the edges and then place a plate or cake platter and flip so the cake is displayed on the plate. Slowly removed the pan from the cake. Once the cake has completely cooled, you can glaze or frost your cake or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
VANILLA GLAZE
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla and a teaspoon or tablespoon of milk/cream and keep adding if needed to get the consistency you need. If the icing is too thin, add some more powdered sugar.
- Drizzle on top of cake. Let glaze set and serve.
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