Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a standard bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg until apples are completely and evenly coated.

Step 3

Set aside until ready to use.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt until incorporated.

Step 5

In a third bowl or mixer, beat together sugar and applesauce together until sugar dissolves, then mix in vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs, working on at a time.

Step 6

Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Step 7

Pour seasoned apples into greased bundt pan, spreading into an even layer, then top with cake batter.

Step 8

Place in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove from oven and let cool.

Step 10

For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and cinnamon, then gradually whisk in apple cider and vanilla extract, adding cider until desired consistency is reached.

Step 11

Invert cake onto serving platter, then drizzle glaze on top of cooled cake and let set at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!