Bundt Dutch Apple Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
• White sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Grated nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (2 sticks/227g)
• Large eggs: 2
• Pure vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
• Apples (peeled, cored, and sliced): 5-6 medium (500-750g)

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 50-55 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy-Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, beat butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together until creamy.
4. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Stir in buttermilk.
6. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in apple slices.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan.
9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 slice
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Dietary fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender
• Apple-cinnamon flavor
• Bundt pan design for elegant presentation

User Comments:

• "This cake is the perfect fall dessert! The apple cinnamon flavor is amazing."
• "The cake is so moist and the crumble topping adds a nice crunch."
• "I'm not usually a fan of Bundt cakes, but this one is an exception. It's so delicious!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.
• Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
• If you don't have a Bundt pan, you can bake the cake in a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving, as the frosting can melt if the cake is still warm.