Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
– 1/4 cup milk
Equipment Needed
– 10-cup Bundt pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
– Small saucepan (for the glaze)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). While it’s warming up, I grease and flour my Bundt pan to ensure the cake slides out smoothly. Next, I whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, I cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This is one of my favorite parts – the sweet aroma of brown sugar filling my kitchen is simply irresistible! (See the next page below to continue steps…)