apple, praline and cream cheese bundt cake
The taste of the holidays baked into a Bundt cake.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Where to begin to describe this deliciousness! This apple cake has all the fall spices and the aroma coming from the kitchen was amazing. The cake is dense, but the inside is perfectly tender with chunks of apple in every bite. We loved the cream cheese in the center and the flavors blended perfectly together. The praline topping, though, really makes this cake special. It's sweet and sugary with a slight crunch. A great way to end any fall meal!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 - egg
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 pounds apples, peeled and chopped (I used galas)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 - eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- FOR THE PRALINE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- - additional pecans for garnish
How To Make apple, praline and cream cheese bundt cake
Test Kitchen Tips
We found 1 1/2 pounds of apples equals about 2 1/4 cups peeled and chopped.
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Step 1Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 14-cup bundt pan.
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Step 2Start by toasting your pecans in the oven for 8 – 10 minutes or until fragrant. Be sure to toss half way through cooking time. Set aside when they are done. -
Step 3Prepare filling: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, vanilla, and flour and mix until smooth. Set aside.
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Step 4Prepare cake: In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugars, canola oil, and applesauce. Add in the eggs, one by one. Stir in vanilla.
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Step 5In a separate bowl, combine flour, spices, salt and baking soda.
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Step 6Working in batches, add this to your wet mixture.
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Step 7Remove bowl from mixer and fold in pecans and apples.
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Step 8Baking: Place 2/3 of the batter into the bundt pan. Spoon in the cream cheese mixture and, using a paring knife, swirl around to incorporate evenly. Be sure to leave about an inch border, so that the cream cheese does not leak out while baking.
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Step 9Place the remaining 1/3 of the batter on top.
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Step 10Bake for 60 – 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 11Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Step 12Frosting the cake: Bring brown sugar, butter, and milk to a boil in a small saucepan, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Be careful, as mixture will bubble up violently!
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Step 13Gradually whisk in confectioners’ sugar. Allow mixture to harden slightly and pour over completely cooled cake. Garnish with additional pecans, if desired.
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Category:
Desserts
Category:
Cakes
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Keyword:
#apple
Keyword:
#apples
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#cream-cheese
Keyword:
#praline
Keyword:
#bundt
Keyword:
#pecans
Keyword:
#bundt-cake
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
Collection:
A is for Apple
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