Best 6 Apple Bourbon Bundt Cake Recipes

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Craving an indulgent dessert that combines sweet and boozy flavors? Look no further than the exquisite apple bourbon bundt cake. This classic dish tantalizes taste buds with its moist and tender crumb, perfectly complemented by the rich, caramel-like notes of bourbon and the delightful tartness of apples. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this delectable treat is sure to impress family and friends alike. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more.

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APPLE BOURBON BUNDT CAKE



Apple Bourbon Bundt Cake image

One of my favorite pie alternatives is bundt cake. A hearty spice-filled bundt cake made from grated apples and toasted nuts, then soaked in whiskey syrup, defies the cliché of Thanksgiving dessert, yet keeps well within its harvest-time paradigm. Plus, a bundt cake, which is really just like an oversize muffin baked in a fancy pan, is easy to whip up. The booze bath helps keep it fresh, meaning you can bake it ahead and eat the leftovers for days.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sticks unsalted butter 226 grams, at room temperature, plus more to grease pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 315 grams, plus more to dust the pan
3 tablespoons (30 grams) plus 1/2 cup (80 grams) bourbon or rye whiskey
1/2 cup (90 grams) candied ginger, chopped
1 3/4 cup (330 grams) light brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (5 grams) fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup (227 grams) sour cream
1 tablespoon (15 grams) vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoon (5 grams) finely grated lemon zest
2 medium Granny Smith apples about a pound, 454 grams, peeled, cored, and coarsely grated
1 cup (120 grams) finely chopped, toasted pecans
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon (20 grams)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons bourbon and the candied ginger. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the brown sugar and remaining butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and vanilla. Pour in the bourbon from the ginger mixture (reserve ginger) and whisk until smooth. Stir in zest.
  • With the mixer on medium speed, add the dry mixture and sour cream mixture to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating between the two. Fold in the ginger, apples and pecans. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out dry, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in the pan 20 minutes, then run a paring knife around the sides of the pan to release the cake; cool, flat side down, on a wire rack.
  • While the cake cools, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup whiskey in a small saucepan. Over low heat, gently stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the lemon juice and take off the heat.
  • While the cake cools, make 10 slits on top with a paring knife and pour half the bourbon-sugar mixture on the still-warm cake. When the cake is fully cool, flip it and pour the rest of the glaze on the other side, then flip again to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 565, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 379 milligrams, Sugar 45 grams, TransFat 1 gram

MARK BITTMAN'S BOURBON APPLE CAKE



Mark Bittman's Bourbon Apple Cake image

Soaking a cake in liquor or syrup is an old concept. Bake a standard cake, like this golden one, and when it's done, pour enough sweetened, butter-laden alcohol over the top to really saturate it. The result is strong and juicy and makes frosting superfluous.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield About 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks butter, softened, more for greasing pan
Flour (if using Bundt pan)
2 medium apples (about 8 ounces), peeled, cored and quartered
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup bourbon, Calvados, Cognac or brandy

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan with butter, or butter and flour a 9-inch Bundt pan. Put apples in a blender or food processor and purée; remove and set aside.
  • In food processor, combine 1 1/2 sticks butter (12 tablespoons) with 1 1/2 cups sugar and pulse until combined. With motor running, add eggs one at a time. Add apple purée and process until just combined.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add about a third of flour mixture to apple mixture in food processor. Then, with motor running, add about half of milk; add another third of flour, followed by rest of milk, then finally last of the flour. Process until batter just evens out.
  • Turn batter into prepared pan and bake until middle is set (your fingers should leave only a small indentation when you gently press cake), 45 to 50 minutes. When done, cool in pan for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine 1 cup liquor in a small pot with remaining butter and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and liquid is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then pour over cake; let it sit for at least an hour before serving. (For Bundt, let it sit for an hour, then unmold). Store at room temperature, covered with waxed paper, for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 478, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 185 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 1 gram

APPLE BUNDT CAKE



Apple Bundt Cake image

This is a good wholesome cake, especially nice for the fall.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup orange juice
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt or tube pan. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, 1 tablespoon white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups white sugar, oil, orange juice, vanilla and eggs. Beat at high speed until smooth. Stir in flour mixture. Fold in chopped walnuts.
  • Pour 1/3 of the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the apple mixture. Alternate layers of batter and filling, ending with batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 243.3 mg, Sugar 40.1 g

APPLE BOURBON BUNDT CAKE



APPLE BOURBON BUNDT CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sticks unsalted butter (226 grams), at room temperature, plus more to grease pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315 grams), plus more to dust the pan
3 tablespoons (30 grams) plus 1/2 cup (80 grams) bourbon or rye whiskey
1/2 cup (90 grams) candied ginger, chopped
1 3/4 cup (330 grams) light brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons (8 grams) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (5 grams) fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup (227 grams) sour cream
1 tablespoon (15 grams) vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoon (5 grams) finely grated lemon zest
2 medium Granny Smith apples (about a pound, 454 grams), peeled, cored, and coarsely grated
1 cup (120 grams) finely chopped, toasted pecans
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon (20 grams).

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons bourbon and the candied ginger. Let stand 10 minutes. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the brown sugar and remaining butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and vanilla. Pour in the bourbon from the ginger mixture (reserve ginger) and whisk until smooth. Stir in zest. 4. With the mixer on medium speed, add the dry mixture and sour cream mixture to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating between the two. Fold in the ginger, apples and pecans. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out dry, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in the pan 20 minutes, then run a paring knife around the sides of the pan to release the cake; cool, flat side down, on a wire rack. 5. While the cake cools, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup whiskey in a small saucepan. Over low heat, gently stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the lemon juice and take off the heat. 6. While the cake cools, make 10 slits on top with a paring knife and pour half the bourbon-sugar mixture on the still-warm cake. When the cake is fully cool, flip it and pour the rest of the glaze on the other side, then flip again to serve. Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

APPLE BOURBON CAKE



Apple Bourbon Cake image

New York is apple country and this cake recipe is courtesy of the state's apple growers group. I am tucking it away to make for Thanksgiving but thought I would share it in the meantime. My own version will probably include less sugar as we don't like things quite so sweet. Please note the preparation time include an hour of soaking time.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
4 cups chopped apples, peeled and cored (NY State apples of course)
1 cup Bourbon
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place the chopped apples and bourbon in a large resealable bag an shake a bit. Let sit for 1 hour, occasionally tossing a bit to insure that all of the fruit gets well seasoned.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare an 13x9 inch inch baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, oil and eggs using a electric mixer or a whisk.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing thoroughly.
  • Add in the chopped apples, bourbon and walnuts by hand.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 160.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 19, Protein 2.4

APPLE BOURBON BUNDT CAKE



Apple Bourbon Bundt Cake image

Make and share this Apple Bourbon Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by marypatlaver

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons Bourbon
1/2 tab candied ginger, chopped
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled cord and grated
1 cup roasted pecan, finely chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of (20 grams)

Steps:

  • PREPARATION.
  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons bourbon and the candied ginger. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the brown sugar and remaining butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining flour with the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and vanilla. Pour in the bourbon from the ginger mixture (reserve ginger) and whisk until smooth. Stir in zest.
  • With the mixer on medium speed, add the dry mixture and sour cream mixture to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating between the two. Fold in the ginger, apples and pecans. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out dry, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in the pan 20 minutes, then run a paring knife around the sides of the pan to release the cake; cool, flat side down, on a wire rack.
  • While the cake cools, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup whiskey in a small saucepan. Over low heat, gently stir until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the lemon juice and take off the heat.
  • While the cake cools, make 10 slits on top with a paring knife and pour half the bourbon-sugar mixture on the still-warm cake. When the cake is fully cool, flip it and pour the rest of the glaze on the other side, then flip again to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.3, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 112.6, Sodium 410.1, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 43.2, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Use real butter, not margarine, and fresh eggs.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly: This will help to create a light and fluffy cake. Cream them together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the cake from curdling. Beat each egg into the mixture until it is well combined.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing it: This will help to prevent the glaze from running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Apple bourbon bundt cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a delicious and festive cake to serve at your next gathering, this apple bourbon bundt cake is the perfect choice.

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