Glazed Apple Bundt Cake

 

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 4 large eggs
• 5 medium apples, grated (toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning)

For the glaze:

• 5 tablespoons apple cider
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the grated apples.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, make the glaze by whisking together the apple cider and granulated sugar in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack. Place a piece of parchment paper under the wire rack to catch any drips.
8. Drizzle the glaze over the cake and let it cool completely before serving.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular melted butter.
• To prevent the apples from browning too quickly, toss them with a little lemon juice before grating them.
• For a more flavorful glaze, use freshly squeezed apple cider.
• If the glaze is too thick, add a little more apple cider. If it's too thin, add a little more sugar.