Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Recipe (Amish Apple Cake)

This Amish recipe for apple cream cheese bundt cake with caramel glaze is one of the most fantastic, moist, and addicting apple cake recipes ever.

Made with fresh apples and spice, a swirl of cream cheese through the middle, and topped with a caramel (praline-like) glaze, this Amish apple cake is seriously the BEST!

Ingredients

This list looks rather long. However, each of the ingredients in this Dutch apple cake recipe serves a specific purpose in terms of flavor, texture, and overall quality of the cake:

1. Oil adds moisture to the cake, keeping it tender and moist. It also contributes to the richness.
2. Sugar not only sweetens the cake but also plays a role in its texture. It helps to tenderize the crumb and create a light, fluffy texture.
3. Eggs act as binders, holding the cake together. They contribute to the structure, texture, and moisture content.
4. All-purpose Flour provides the structure. It's the main dry ingredient that gives its form and stability.
5. Baking Powder and Baking Soda are leavening agent that help the cake rise and become fluffy. (I always use aluminum-free baking powder.)
6. Salt enhances the overall flavor, balancing the sweetness and boosting the other flavors.
7. Ground Cinnamon is a classic spice used in many apple recipes. It adds warmth and a cozy, spiced flavor that pairs perfectly with apples.
8. Nutmeg or Allspice adds additional depth of flavor and complements the cinnamon. It contributes to the overall spice blend. Ground cloves are another spice that goes well with apples. Feel free to add any extra spices as desired. However, you will want to keep them minimal, if you don't want the spices to overpower the apple flavor.
9. Chopped Tart Apples are the star of the show. They provide natural sweetness, moisture, and a delightful, fruity flavor. Chopping them finely allows them to soften properly and create even distribution in the cake.
10. Carrots add a subtle sweetness and moisture, while also contributing to the texture.
11. Chopped Pecans provide a nutty crunch and richness. They add a delightful contrast in texture and flavor.
12. A ribbon of Cream Cheese in this apple cake recipe adds moisture and a rich, creamy, and tangy element that complements the sweetness. It creates a delightful contrast in both flavor and texture that stands out against the moist and spiced apple cake.

Each ingredient in this recipe combines to create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, resulting in the most delicious Amish apple cake. It is moist, spiced, and rich in taste. So yummy!

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven temperature to 350°F.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and an egg until smooth and creamy. Set this mixture aside.
3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate larger bowl, mix oil, sugar, and eggs until the mixture is well creamed and smooth.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and your chosen spice (nutmeg or allspice).
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until everything is combined.
6. Fold in the Fruits and Nuts: Stir in the peeled and chopped apples, shredded carrots, and, if using, the chopped pecans.
7. Layer the Batter and Filling:
   • Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt cake pan to prevent sticking.
   • Pour half of the apple batter into the bottom of the pan, spreading it evenly.
   • Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, smoothing it out gently.
   • Top with the remaining apple batter, spreading it to cover the cream cheese layer.
8. Bake: Place the bundt pan in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Test with a toothpick; it should come out with only a few moist crumbs.
9. Cool and Flip: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, place a large plate over the top of the pan and carefully flip it over to release the cake. Let it cool completely.
10. Drizzle with Caramel Glaze: Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle with caramel glaze for a sweet finishing touch.
11. Store the Cake: Keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should be good for up to a week.

This morning, my mom-in-law messaged me that the local bulk food store has big bins of apples they are selling for $.45 a pound. I couldn't pass up that kind of deal, so I got a twenty-eight-pound box of Honeycrisp apples for only $12. Yay! Now I can bake all kinds of apple treats and enjoy apples with homemade caramel dip. 🙂

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Caramel Glaze for Apple Cake

This moist apple cake with cream cheese is delightful on its own without glaze. So if you want to cut your sugar intake, feel free to skip the glaze.

Nevertheless, I must say that this delightful cake lacks a finishing touch without it.

The brown sugar caramel glaze is very easy and quick to make. You won't want to cook it until your cake is partially cooled though, because it sets very quickly. If you wait too long to drizzle it over the cake it will be too stiff to drizzle.

Raw Apple Cake

Autumn is here again, which means it's time for apples and pumpkins and everything spice! Today I have another recipe for you to add to your fall baking list.

I don't know about you, but as soon as it starts to cool off, I get an itch to start baking fall goodies. Missouri summers are too long and hot for me, and I'm quite done with summer by the time September rolls around.

Cool mornings mean that fall is in the air, and now it's time for everything apples and pumpkin spice. 😉

This from-scratch apple cake with caramel glaze is on my list of baking every single Autumn, and I savor every bite. Obviously, apple cake with fresh apples is delightful on any day of the year, and I certainly don't have to wait for fall to come around to make it. But it seems there are just too many different recipes I want to try all year long, so I rarely get around to it till Autumn comes again.

More Amish Recipes Using Apples

• Dutch Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
• Traditional Apple Pie
• Warm Apple Pudding Cake
• Apple Bread
• Baked Oatmeal with Apples
• Apple Butter

I gotta say, this glazed apple cake with cream cheese filling is one of my most favorite cakes ever! I hope you enjoy this delightfully moist Amish apple cake as much as we do. If you try it, I would love it if you left a comment and star rating below. Thank you!

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