Apple Almond Bundt Cake

Ingredients:

 

For the Cake:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar 

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

2 cups chopped apples (peeled and cored) 

1/2 cup sliced almonds

For Topping:

2 tablespoons sliced almonds

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan, ensuring all nooks and crannies are well coated.

Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside. 

Cream the Butter and Sugars:

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream:

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.

Fold in the Apples and Almonds:

Gently fold in the chopped apples and sliced almonds until evenly distributed.

Fill the Bundt Pan:

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.

Add Topping:

In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle the sliced almonds and cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top of the batter.

Bake the Cake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy:

Slice and serve the cake as a delightful dessert or a sweet snack with coffee or tea.

This apple almond bundt cake is moist and flavorful with the perfect balance of sweet apples and crunchy almonds. It’s perfect for any occasion!