Apple Spice Sour Cream Bundt Cake Recipe

Experience the perfect fall dessert with this Apple Spice Sour Cream Bundt Cake. Moist, tender, and bursting with warm spices and sweet apple flavor, this bundt cake is ideal for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy weekend treat. The addition of sour cream ensures a rich texture that melts in your mouth.

Layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped apples, every slice offers a comforting aroma and taste that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or hot cider. Finish it with a simple glaze or dust with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples (about 2 medium)
• Optional: powdered sugar or simple glaze for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in chopped apples.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared bundt pan. Bake 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and serve: Let cake cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before slicing.

Tips & Variations

• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for more depth of flavor.
• Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
• Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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