Moist Apple Bundt Cake with Sour Cream
Sour cream gives this classic apple Bundt a tender crumb, while fresh fruit keeps each slice tied to the harvest season.
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19 Easy Apple Bundt Cake Recipes
Curated by Olivia BennettUpdated September 17, 2026
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Apple Bundt cake recipes suit autumn gatherings, Sunday baking, and anyone who wants a generous cake without decorating layers. As the cake bakes, cinnamon and brown sugar scent the kitchen while diced apples soften into the crumb.
This list includes classic sour cream cakes, caramel topped versions, apple pie variations, and a few easy cakes that use a mix or a different pan shape.
Look for an Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake when you want warm spice throughout, or choose an Apple Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze for a glossy finish and richer dessert table presentation. If you need smaller portions, the mini cakes bake into individual rings with browned edges.
What Are Apple Bundt Cake Recipes?
Apple Bundt cakes are ring shaped cakes baked with fresh apples, warm spices, or apple pie filling. Sour cream, yogurt, oil, or butter can soften the crumb, while brown sugar adds a molasses note and deeper color. The batter rises around the Bundt pan’s center tube, so the middle cooks evenly.
Watch for a dry looking top before assuming the cake is done; apple pieces release moisture as they soften. If the pan is not coated thoroughly, the browned crust can cling to the ridges during unmolding. This collection includes classic, caramel, apple pie, cake mix, and mini Bundt styles.
How to Choose the Best Apple Bundt Cake
Choose a sour cream or yogurt cake when you want a tender, moist slice with fresh apple pieces. Caramel glazed recipes suit a dessert table because the glaze settles into the grooves and catches the light. Apple pie versions lean toward cinnamon, brown sugar, and filling style flavor.
For less hands on work, use a cake mix Bundt or the dump cake. If you need individual servings, mini cakes cool faster and show their crisp ridges clearly. A plain brown sugar or spiced cake is easier to pair with coffee because it does not depend on a topping.
Classic Apple Bundt Cake Recipes
Sour cream, yogurt, and fresh apples give these cakes a soft crumb with visible fruit throughout. The apple pieces turn tender while the outer ridges brown, unlike the stronger caramel and pie inspired cakes later in the list.
These are the recipes to reach for when you want a traditional apple Bundt Cake Recipe. Keep the slices plain for breakfast or add a light finish after the cake has cooled.
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Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake with Sour Cream
Cinnamon runs through the batter and fresh apple pieces, creating the most direct Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake option in the collection.
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Spiced Apple Bundt Cake with Cinnamon
Yogurt keeps this spiced apple Bundt light in texture, giving it a gentler finish than the heavier caramel topped versions.
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Moist Apple Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar
Brown sugar anchors this baked apple Bundt with a darker, warmer sweetness, keeping the finish simple for coffee or tea.
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Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake with Cake Mix
Sour cream helps hold apple pieces in this cinnamon Bundt, giving the slices a fruit forward crumb rather than a plain spice cake.
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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake Recipes
Caramel changes the finish from simple spice cake to a dessert with a glossy, buttery note. These versions use caramel glaze, frosting, drizzle, or apple caramel, so the topping gathers in the Bundt grooves and adds sweetness at the edges.
Pick the glaze style cakes for a holiday table or autumn gathering. The brown butter cake offers a nuttier direction, with a toasted aroma that differs from the sweeter caramel forward recipes.
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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake: Old Fashioned
A 16 slice format and caramel finish make this Bundt suited to larger gatherings, with cinnamon and apples in the cake itself.
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Moist Apple Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze
Caramel glaze settles over the cinnamon spiced ring, turning a familiar apple Bundt into a polished dessert for twelve servings.
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Caramel Apple Nothing Bundt Cake with Apple Cider
Apple cider, cinnamon, and caramel give this Nothing Bundt Cake a concentrated fall profile with a 75 minute total time.
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Old Fashioned Apple Bundt Cake with Caramel Frosting
Caramel frosting gives this easy Bundt a thicker finish than a poured glaze, with twelve servings for an autumn dessert spread.
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Spiced Bundt Cake with Apple Caramel: Brown Butter Base
Apple caramel adds a distinct sauce element to this spiced Bundt, and the 80 minute timing suits planned weekend baking.
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Chunky Apple Cake with Browned Butter Frosting
Browned butter brings a toasted, nutty note to the chunky apple cake, offering a deeper flavor path without relying on caramel.
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Apple Pie Bundt Cake Recipes
Apple pie spices and filling give these cakes a familiar baked apple aroma, with cinnamon showing up before the first slice is cut. Some use a full Bundt shape, while the pound cake and filling cake keep the same dessert profile in a slightly different format.
Choose these when you want an Apple Pie Bundt Cake Recipe for a harvest meal or family dessert. Drain wet filling well because excess liquid can leave the center heavy instead of firmly set.
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Apple Pie Bundt Cake with Spiced Apples
Apple pie spices shift this Bundt toward a filling style dessert, with an 80 minute schedule suited to autumn celebrations.
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Apple Pie Pound Cake with Granny Smith Apples
The pound cake format brings a rich, buttery crumb to the apple pie profile, separate from the lighter sour cream Bundts.
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Warm Bundt Cake with Apple Pie Filling
Apple pie filling supplies the fruit layer in this baked Bundt, making it distinct from cakes that rely only on chopped apples.
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Easy Apple Cake and Mini Bundts
Cake mix, dump cake, fresh apple cake, and mini Bundts shorten the path from mixing bowl to serving plate. The smaller cakes develop browned edges quickly, while the dump cake has a crisp topping over soft, caramel colored apples.
Use these recipes when time or portion size matters more than a classic large ring. If you choose a cake mix version, check the center carefully because a moist apple filling can make the middle look underbaked while the top is already golden.
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Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Dump cake layering keeps the prep spare, with caramel apples under a browned topping instead of a traditional Bundt crumb.
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Easy Fresh Apple Cake with Cinnamon
Sixty minutes brings this fresh apple cake to the table, offering a practical non Bundt choice with oil and sour cream.
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Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
Brown sugar adds a deeper molasses note to the fresh apple cake, providing a rustic alternative to glazed ring cakes.
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Guilt-Free Mini Apple Bundt Cakes
Mini pans turn the cinnamon spiced batter into individual cakes, with a 42 minute schedule for serving guests without slicing.
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Apple Bundt Cake with Cake Mix and Sour Cream
Cake mix streamlines this apple Bundt, while its 55 minute timing suits bakers who want a shortcut without leaving the collection’s main format.
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Storage and Food Safety Tips for Apple Bundt Cakes
Cool the cake fully before covering it, or trapped steam will soften the browned crust and make glaze runny. Plain cakes generally keep well covered at room temperature for a short period, while cakes with dairy rich frosting or glaze should be chilled when the room is warm.
FDA guidance suggests two hours as the limit for perishable food at room temperature. Store leftovers in a sealed container and watch for mold, sour smells, or a sticky surface. Refrigerated cake can become firm, so let slices sit briefly before serving.
Quick Comparison
| # | Recipes | Best For | Time | Difficulty |
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| 1 | Apple Bundt Cake with Sour Cream | classic sour cream crumb | 60 min | Not provided |
| 2 | Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake with Sour Cream | fresh apple and cinnamon flavor | Time varies | Not provided |
| 3 | Spiced Apple Bundt Cake for 16 Slices | yogurt-based spiced cake | Time varies | Not provided |
| 4 | Apple Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Baked | brown sugar Bundt cake | Time varies | Not provided |
| 5 | Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake for 12 Slices | sour cream apple pieces | Time varies | Not provided |
| 6 | Caramel Apple Bundt Cake for 16 Slices | large autumn gatherings | 80 min | Not provided |
| 7 | Apple Bundt Cake for 12 Servings | caramel glaze presentation | Time varies | Not provided |
| 8 | Caramel Apple Nothing Bundt Cake: 75 Min | apple cider and caramel pairing | 75 min | Not provided |
| 9 | Easy Apple Bundt Cake for 12 | caramel frosting finish | Time varies | Easy |
| 10 | Spiced Apple Caramel Bundt Cake: Baked | spiced cake with apple caramel | 1 hr 20 min | Not provided |
| 11 | Brown Butter Apple Cake for 12 Slices | toasted brown butter flavor | Time varies | Not provided |
| 12 | Apple Pie Bundt Cake in 80 Minutes | apple pie-style autumn dessert | 80 min | Not provided |
| 13 | Apple Pie Pound Cake for 12 Servings | rich pound cake texture | 1 hr 10 min | Not provided |
| 14 | Bundt Cake with Apple Pie Filling: Baked | apple pie filling shortcut | Time varies | Not provided |
| 15 | Caramel Apple Dump Cake Easiest Fall Dessert Ever | minimal-prep apple dessert | Time varies | Not provided |
| 16 | Easy Fresh Apple Cake in 60 Minutes | fresh apple cake without a Bundt focus | 60 min | Easy |
| 17 | Baked Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar | brown sugar apple cake | Time varies | Not provided |
| 18 | Mini Apple Bundt Cakes in 42 Minutes | individual autumn servings | 42 min | Not provided |
| 19 | Apple Bundt Cake with Cake Mix in 55 Min | cake-mix convenience | 55 min | Not provided |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose between an apple Bundt cake and an apple pie Bundt cake?
Choose a standard apple Bundt cake for a spiced cake with fresh apple pieces and a tender crumb. An apple pie Bundt cake usually leans more heavily on cinnamon, brown sugar, or pie filling.
Can I make these apple Bundt cake recipes ahead of time?
Generally, yes. Bake the cake a day ahead, cool it completely, and keep it covered; add caramel glaze closer to serving if you want a clearer finish.
What should I serve with apple Bundt cake?
Coffee, black tea, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a spoonful of lightly sweetened yogurt all work well. Choose a plain accompaniment when the cake already has caramel or frosting.
How do I stop apples from making the cake soggy?
Cut apples into even pieces and avoid adding excess liquid from pie filling. If the fruit is especially juicy, drain it well because extra moisture can weigh down the center.
Why does my Bundt cake stick to the pan?
The ridges may not have been coated fully, or the cake may have been turned out before the crust set. Grease the pan carefully and allow the cake to cool according to the recipe before unmolding.
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