APPLE DONUT BUNDT CAKE

🍎✨ Apple Donut Bundt Cake — Cozy, Sugary, and Totally Irresistible

Moist, buttery, and rolled in cinnamon sugar sparkle — meet your new favorite apple cake

 

Let’s talk about the kind of dessert that doesn’t just taste good but feels like a celebration of the season. That’s exactly what this Apple Donut Bundt Cake does. It’s soft, moist, and loaded with apple flavor thanks to applesauce and apple juice baked right into the batter. Then, as if that weren’t enough, it gets brushed with melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar — just like your favorite apple cider donut, but in big, beautiful bundt cake form.

Here’s why this recipe deserves a permanent spot in your baking rotation: it’s simple, it’s stunning, and it’s the kind of cake that makes people gasp when you set it on the table. It’s not fussy, it doesn’t need frosting or layers to impress, and yet it still manages to steal the spotlight at any gathering.

And let’s be honest: bundt cakes are basically the unsung heroes of dessert. They look fancy without any effort, they slice beautifully, and they feed a crowd. Add apples and cinnamon sugar? Suddenly, you’re the hero of the bake sale, the potluck, or just your own cozy Sunday afternoon.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “bundt cakes are underrated” or team “layer cakes forever”?

The Fall colors are popping all over the valley and the nights feel like Fall! My mind starts dreaming of delicious Fall flavors that makes everything cozy and delicious.

Apples and donuts are the perfect combination to make the perfect comfort food! This little cake is perfect for a weekday treat to sharing it at get together with friends!

 

 

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Applesauce: Keeps the cake moist + sneaks in fruit.
• Apple Juice: Boosts flavor without extra sugar.
• Cinnamon & Nutmeg: Warmth + cozy spice.
• Butter: Richness + tender crumb.
• Bundt Magic: Built‑in wow factor.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you love your bundt cakes plain, or do you always add a glaze or coating?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips for Cake Success

• Grease Well: Bundt pans are notorious for sticking — use butter + flour or baking spray with flour.
• Don’t Overmix: Stir until just combined for a tender crumb.
• Cool Time: Let cake rest 10 minutes before flipping — too soon and it breaks, too late and it sticks.
• Cinnamon Sugar Tip: Coat while warm so it sticks beautifully.
• Serving Suggestion: Pair with hot cider or coffee for peak fall vibes.

🔄 Recipe Variations

• Glazed Version: Drizzle with apple cider glaze instead of cinnamon sugar.
• Caramel Apple Bundt: Add a caramel drizzle and chopped pecans.
• Pumpkin Twist: Swap half the applesauce for pumpkin puree.
• Mini Bundts: Bake in mini bundt pans for individual servings.
• Holiday Version: Add dried cranberries and orange zest.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — caramel apple, pumpkin, or holiday?

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids help sprinkle the cinnamon sugar (aka edible fairy dust).
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for brownie‑points parenting.
• Cut into “donut wedges” and call it a giant donut cake.
• Bake mini bundts for lunchbox treats.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Applesauce Saver: Buy unsweetened applesauce cups — perfect portioning.
• Apple Juice Hack: Use juice boxes if you don’t keep big bottles around.
• Spice Trick: Refresh old spices by toasting lightly before adding.
• Butter Bulk: Freeze sticks of butter when on sale.
• Bundt Pan Tip: Invest in a good nonstick bundt pan — worth every penny.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “always homemade applesauce” or team “store‑bought is fine”?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to bake this Apple Donut Bundt Cake and share it with someone who needs a little sweetness. Bonus points if you try one of the variations! Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsAppleCake so we can all drool together and swap ideas.

🥪 Leftover Remix

• Apple Cake Trifles: Layer cake cubes with whipped cream and caramel.
• Apple Cake French Toast: Dip slices in egg mixture and griddle.
• Apple Cake Milkshakes: Blend with vanilla ice cream and milk.
• Apple Cake Parfaits: Layer with yogurt and granola for breakfast.
• Apple Cake Pops: Roll into balls, dip in chocolate, and serve on sticks.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you dare eat cake for breakfast if it had apples in it?

 

 

APPLE DONUT BUNDT CAKE

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Ingredients

• FOR THE CAKE
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup melted butter
• 3 eggs at room temperature
• 1 cup applesauce at room temperature
• 1 cup apple juice at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla
• FOR THE CINNAMON SUGAR COATING
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Cover bundt pan with softened butter and then dust with sugar. Set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine. Set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar and oil. Combine until well blended.

4. Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and mix on medium speed for about two minutes.

5. Add the applesauce and vanilla. Mix to combine.

6. With the mixer on low speed, add ⅓ of the flour mixture, followed by half of the apple cider. Continue alternating the flour mixture and the apple juice, finishing with the flour mixture. Mix until no streaks of flour remain. The batter will be slightly thin, not thick.

7. Pour the batter into the bundt pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. CHECK AT 50 MINUTES. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs on it.

8. Let the cake cool for an hour in the bundt pan before turning it over onto a cake plate or cooling rack.

9. Using a pastry brush, coat the cake in butter.

   Combine the ¼ cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon and then sprinkle onto the top and sides of the cake. To coat the sides, it's best to fill your hand with the mixture and pat it on the cake.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Slice, Based on 16 Servings)

• Calories: ~310
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sodium: 210mg
• Total Carbs: 44g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 26g
• Protein: 4g

💡 Note: Basically cake math that says, “Yes, you can have seconds.”

 

 

 

💭 Final Thoughts

This Apple Donut Bundt Cake is proof that cozy desserts don’t have to be complicated. With applesauce, apple juice, and a cinnamon sugar coating, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone smile.

It’s also endlessly adaptable. You can keep it classic, make it caramel‑apple style, or even turn it into French toast the next day. And because it’s so easy, it’s perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or anytime you want to serve up a little joy.

Here’s the thing about bundt cakes — they’re never just dessert. They’re the smell of cinnamon sugar filling the kitchen, the sight of golden cake releasing perfectly from the pan, and the sound of laughter as someone sneaks “just one more slice” before dinner.

And this Apple Donut Bundt Cake? It’s a little extra magical. It’s moist, it’s spiced, it’s comforting, and it’s guaranteed to make you the star of any gathering. It’s the kind of recipe that makes people pause mid‑bite and say, “This tastes like fall in cake form.”

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring people together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about filling bellies, it’s about filling lives with joy, laughter, and connection. This cake is the kind of recipe that turns an ordinary Tuesday into a celebration, or a family dinner into a memory.

So here’s my challenge to you: bake this cake, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you go caramel drizzle? Did you sneak in pumpkin? Did you eat a slice for breakfast with coffee? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Bundt Cake Series” next? I’m dreaming up lemon poppy seed, chocolate marble, and maybe even a gingerbread bundt for the holidays.

Until then, may your apples be sweet, your cinnamon sugar plentiful, your bundt pan non‑stick, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about baking — they’re about celebrating the little joys that make life delicious. And this Apple Donut Bundt Cake? It’s ready to do exactly that.

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