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This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is the ultimate cozy fall dessert — super‑moist, warmly spiced, and packed with tender apple chunks. Every slice is drenched in a rich caramel glaze that tastes like autumn in every bite. Whether you’re baking for a crisp fall morning, a holiday gathering, or a cozy night in, this caramel apple bundt is guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite.

Want more delicious bundt cakes? You’ll love this Easy Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake, this Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake and this scrumptious Pumpkin Bundt Cake!

Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

If you adore apple desserts and cozy fall baking, this Caramel Apple Bundt Cake will quickly become a favorite. It’s super‑moist, warmly spiced, and loaded with tender apple chunks that make every bite feel like autumn comfort. The rich caramel glaze soaks into the cake, giving it that irresistible bakery‑style finish we all love.

This caramel apple bundt cake recipe is even better the next day — the flavors deepen, the texture becomes even softer, and the caramel settles beautifully into the crumb. It’s the perfect make‑ahead dessert for holidays, brunches, potlucks, or any fall gathering. Serve it on its own or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

What Apples Should I Use in This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake?

The secret to a truly delicious caramel apple bundt cake is choosing apples that give you a mix of textures and flavors — sweet, tart, crisp, and tender. Any good baking apple will work beautifully in this recipe, and using a blend makes the cake even more flavorful.

Great choices include tart apples like Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady, and Golden Delicious. For a tart‑forward cake, try Granny Smith + Honeycrisp. For a sweeter, cozy fall flavor, go with Gala + Fuji.

More Flavor & Texture Options

Boost Moisture & Warmth

• Add ¼–½ cup unsweetened applesauce to replace part of the oil for a lighter, healthier cake.
• Skip the glaze and finish with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar if you prefer a simpler, less sweet version.

Add Cozy Fall Flavor

• Mix in 3 tablespoons bourbon or rum for a warm, boozy twist.
• Swap vanilla for rum extract or maple extract to amp up holiday flavor.

Add Texture & Crunch

• Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty finish.
• Add raisins for extra chew — apples and raisins are a classic fall pairing.

Sugar‑Free Option

• • Use your favorite sugar‑free sweetener.
  • Lakanto works beautifully in this recipe.

Ingredients You Need

Apple Bundt Cake Recipe

• granulated sugar 
• brown sugar
• vegetable oil (or for healthier version, use a combination of vegetable oil & unsweetened applesauce)
• vanilla extract
• eggs, room temperature
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• ground cinnamon 
• salt
• Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (any baking apples will work)

Caramel Glaze Recipe

• unsalted butter
• heavy cream
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• salt 
• Optional: powdered sugar, sifted

How to Make Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

How to Make Apple Bundt Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray or spray with Baker’s Joy.
2. In a large bowl, using mixer, beat the sugars and oil together.  Add vanilla and eggs and continue beating together until combined well.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended.
4. Fold in the diced apples by hand. Pour into the prepared bundt pan.
5. Bake for 55-70 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes in the pan and then invert on to a wire rack.

Make the Caramel Sauce

1. Heat the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat.
3. Add in the cream, salt and vanilla and stir until combined. Let sit 5-10 minutes to thicken.
4. If you want caramel glaze thicker, add in ½ cup sifted powdered sugar to the caramel mixture and drizzle over cake while it’s warm or cooled. 

How to Store Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

• Room Temperature: Store your moist apple bundt cake in an airtight container for 3–4 days. The texture stays soft and tender, and the apple flavor continues to deepen.
• Refrigerator: Keep the cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Refrigeration helps maintain moisture and keeps the apple pieces fresh.

How to Freeze Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

For best results, freeze the cake without the caramel glaze and add it after thawing.

• Wrap the whole cake or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap.
• Place in a freezer‑safe airtight container or zip‑top bag.
• Freeze for up to 3 months.

To Thaw:

• • Transfer the cake from the freezer to the refrigerator and thaw overnight.
  • Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Add the caramel glaze to the whole cake or drizzle over individual slices once thawed.

Variations & Substitutions for Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Cozy Fall Boost

• Add ½ cup apple cider to the batter for deeper fall flavor.
• Swap vanilla for maple extract or rum extract for a warm holiday twist.

Caramel Lovers’ Version

• Double the caramel glaze.
• Add caramel baking chips to the batter for pockets of gooey caramel.

Spiced Apple Bundt

• Increase cinnamon and add a pinch of nutmeg, cloves, or allspice.

Nutty Apple Bundt

• Fold in ½–1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch and warmth.

Shortcut Version

• Replace fresh apples with apple pie filling for an ultra‑moist, easy bundt.

Healthier Option

• Swap part of the oil for unsweetened applesauce.
• Skip the glaze and dust with confectioners’ sugar.

Sugar‑Free Option

• Use your favorite sugar‑free sweetener — Lakanto works beautifully.

Troubleshooting Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

This moist apple bundt cake is one of those desserts that’s so easy and so delicious, you’ll find yourself making it again and again. It’s perfect with a hot cup of coffee for breakfast, a cozy afternoon treat, or a sweet slice after dinner. Truly — any time of day is the right time for a piece of caramel‑drizzled apple bundt cake. Check out  for more apple recipes!

If you’re craving even more fall baking inspiration, don’t miss 45 Must-Try Best Apple Dessert Recipes — it’s packed with cozy, apple‑forward treats you’ll love. And for another seasonal favorite, try my Best Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins. They’re super moist, full of warm spices, and perfect for crisp autumn mornings.

Yay for happy fall baking.

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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Kim Lange

This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is so luscious and overflowing with apple charm.  Deliciously spiced, this apple cake is so moist and loaded with lots of apple chunks and topped with a glorious caramel glaze.  Perfect for fall baking and Thanksgiving holiday!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Servings 12 Servings

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Ingredients

 

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Apple Bundt Cake

• 1½ cups granulated sugar for sugar-free use monkfruit sugar or sugar substitute
• ½ cup brown sugar for sugar-free use monkfruit sugar or sugar substitute
• 1½ cups vegetable oil or for healthier version, use ¾ cup vegetable oil & 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs room temperature
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 or 4 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and chopped

Caramel Glaze

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup packed brown sugar for sugar-free use monkfruit sugar or sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Optional: ½ cup powdered sugar sifted, for sugar-free use monkfruit powdered sugar or sugar substitute

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Instructions

 

Apple Cake

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray or spray with Baker’s Joy.
• In a large bowl, using mixer, beat the sugars and oil together. Add vanilla and eggs and continue beating together until combined well.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir into the batter just until blended.
• Fold in the apples by hand. Pour into the prepared bundt pan.
• Bake for 55-70 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Allow to cool for about 20 minutes in the pan and then invert on to a wire rack.

Caramel Glaze

• Heat the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then remove from the heat.
• Add in the cream, salt and vanilla and stir until combined. Let sit 5-10 minutes to thicken.
• If you want caramel glaze thicker, add in ½ cup sifted powdered sugar to the caramel mixture and drizzle over cake while it’s warm or cooled.

Notes

How to Store Apple Bundt Cake

• Room Temperature - Store bundt cake in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
• Refrigerate - store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Keyword apple, cake, caramel, coffee cake, glaze

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recipe slightly adapted from I Am Baker