Ingredients You’ll Need
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup oil (keeps it moist)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups diced apples (small cubes)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup yogurt or sour cream
Caramel Glaze
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cream or milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
## Why This Cake Stays Extra Moist
The secret trio:
✔ Oil
✔ Apples
✔ Yogurt
Oil keeps cake soft for days.
Apples release juice while baking.
Yogurt makes crumb tender.
Together = NEVER dry cake.
Even day 3 still soft.
Magic combo.
## Step 1 – Prep the Pan
Grease bundt pan really well.
Dust lightly with flour.
Bundt cakes love to stick 😄
Good greasing = clean release.
Nobody wants broken cake.
## Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients
In bowl whisk:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
Set aside.
Spices give that warm apple pie smell.
So cozy.
## Step 3 – Cream Butter, Oil & Sugar
Beat:
- Butter
- Oil
- Brown sugar
- White sugar
Until light and fluffy.
This gives:
Soft texture
Rich flavor
Perfect structure
Smells amazing already.
## Step 4 – Add Eggs & Wet Ingredients
Add:
- Eggs (one at a time)
- Vanilla
- Yogurt
Mix until smooth.
Creamy and thick batter.
## Step 5 – Combine Everything
Add dry ingredients slowly.
Mix gently.
Then fold in:
- Apples
- Nuts
Don’t overmix.
Gentle folding keeps cake tender.
Batter will look chunky — that’s perfect.
Those apple pieces melt into cake.
So good.
## Step 6 – Bake
Pour into pan.
Spread evenly.
Bake:
175°C / 350°F
For 45–55 minutes
Until toothpick clean.
Top should be golden brown.
Your kitchen will smell INSANE.
Like apple pie + cinnamon + caramel.
Pure happiness 😂
## Step 7 – Make Caramel Glaze
While cake cools:
Melt butter + brown sugar in pan.
Add cream.
Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Remove heat.
Whisk in powdered sugar + vanilla.
It becomes:
Smooth
Glossy
Caramel-colored
Thick
Basically liquid gold.
Try not to eat it with spoon 😄
## Step 8 – Glaze the Cake
Pour glaze over warm cake.
Let it drip down sides.
It seeps slightly inside.
Makes cake extra moist and rich.
Looks bakery-style instantly.
## Texture & Taste Breakdown
Let’s talk bite:
Outside → caramel glaze
Inside → moist soft crumb
Apples → sweet & juicy
Nuts → light crunch
Sweet, buttery, cozy, warm spices.
Perfect comfort dessert.
Coffee + this cake = life is good.
## Flavor Variations You Can Try
Easy upgrades:
No Nuts
Skip nuts completely
Raisin
Add raisins or dates
Chocolate Chip
Add chocolate chunks
Maple
Use maple glaze
Cream Cheese Frosting
Swap caramel for cream cheese icing
Extra Spiced
Add cloves + ginger
Same base. New vibes.
## Pro Tips for Perfect Cake
Tip 1
Dice apples small
Tip 2
Use oil for moisture
Tip 3
Don’t overmix
Tip 4
Grease bundt pan well
Tip 5
Glaze while warm
These tricks make bakery-quality results.
## Storage Tips
Room temp:
3 days covered
Fridge:
1 week
Freezer:
2–3 months (slice first)
Still moist next day.
Actually tastes better after resting.
Great make-ahead cake.
## When to Serve This
Perfect for:
- Coffee/tea time
- Guests
- Ramadan sweets
- Holidays
- Family gatherings
- Cozy evenings
Feels homemade and comforting.
Everyone loves it.
## Final Thoughts
This apple walnut caramel bundt cake is one of those recipes that feels nostalgic and fancy at the same time.