apple pine nut bundt cake

Name: Apple Pine Nut Bundt Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: ## CAKE:; 3 cup(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup(s) sugar; 6 ounce(s) greek yogurt, plain; 3/4 cup(s) oil, canola or vegetable; 2 teaspoon(s) ground fennel seed*; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon(s) orange zest, grated; 4 cup(s) apples, peeled & diced (about 4 medium apples); 3/4 cup(s) dried cranberries; 1/2 cup(s) pine nuts, toasted**; ## ICING:; 2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 3/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/4 cup(s) water

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Jessica S

Peabody, MA

Updated on Nov 12, 2011

The pairing of fennel and pine nuts give a Mediterranean flavor twist to a classic apple bundt cake, to suit my Italian family's tastes. This cake has been a huge hit with family, friends, and coworkers.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method ---

yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

CAKE:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
6 ounces greek yogurt, plain
3/4 cup oil, canola or vegetable
2 teaspoons ground fennel seed*
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
4 cups apples, peeled & diced (about 4 medium apples)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted**
ICING:
2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup water

How To Make apple pine nut bundt cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, & salt. Set aside.
Step 3

In large bowl, beat together eggs and sugar, then add yogurt, oil, ground fennel, vanilla, & orange zest. Mix well.
Step 4

Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in apples, cranberries, and pine nuts until fully incorporated and evenly distributed.
Step 5

Thoroughly coat 10" bundt pan with non-stick spray(or grease and flour pan well). Spread batter into pan evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes, or until toothpick or knife comes out clean. Let cool in pan for a few minutes, remove from pan and let cool completely on a rack.
Step 6

To make icing: sift together powdered sugar and cinnamon. Whisk in vanilla then whisk in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired thickness/consistency and lump free. Pour over cake and let drizzle down sides.
Step 7

* Ground fennel is difficult to find in stores. Buy whole fennel seeds and grind finely in a spice grinder. ** To toast pine nuts, put nuts in a dry skillet and toast on medium heat for a few minutes until slightly golden brown. Stir often and watch closely as they can turn too brown/burn quickly.
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