APPLE SPICE TUBE CAKE

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This applesauce bundt cake is perfect for the autumn season. Not too sweet and not too heavy, the moist bundt cake has a mild fruit flavor and a pleasant spice level. -Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2/3 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
BROWN SUGAR GLAZE:
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, sugars and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, nutmeg and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pecans and apple., Pour into a greased and floured 9- or 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a heavy saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over low heat. Stir in cream. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and vanilla until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour over cake; immediately sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Raju Mirda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Warrior
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This cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Saqib Azad
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to end our Thanksgiving meal.


Clifford Baah
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Dakota Bone
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great cake for any occasion.


Suzzane Santosh
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Samuel Kwaku
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Malak Waheed
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The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good.


Waaris King
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were perfectly balanced.


brandon thompson
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mitchell Taylor
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


stephen mac
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can use fresh apples from my own tree.


Theallfandomau
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This apple spice tube cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The spices gave it a warm and cozy flavor that was perfect for fall. I will definitely be making this cake again.