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Caramel Apple Bundt Cake

I am excited about this post! I love trying new desserts on my kids on special occasions. Our middle daughter had a birthday last month and I wasn't available to celebrate with her, so naturally, I asked her over and made a cake in her honor.  

Anna Kate loves caramel apples so I found this gem.  It was pretty simple to make - the most laborious effort went to the peeling and chopping of the apples.  It took an additional several minutes for mine to set (used the skewer method) and I was hoping it wasn't going to cause the cake to be dry.  Also the directions say at the very end that if you overstir the batter it can make the cake tough.  Even before I folded in the apples and pecans the batter was super thick and hard to stir, so I thought that was an indication that I had overmixed.  But apparently I didn't because the cake turned out wonderfully moist and delish.  The only regret I have is using Gala apples instead of Granny Smith (I have never even seen Jonagold in any store).  The tartness would have balanced out the sweetness better.

This was so fun to make.  The caramel sauce added an extra gooey aspect that I loved.  Also it went perfect with a good cup of coffee.  I believe Anna Kate enjoyed it although she's not one to gush 😆 (she's not a poser but I snagged a pic!). I do know she appreciated the effort.  I hope you get to make this fun fall dessert!

Caramel Apple Bundt Cake Recipe - Your Homebased Mom

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