Praline Apple Bundt Cake

Praline Apple Bundt Cake is loaded with apples, pecans and covered in a brown sugar praline glaze — the perfect fall dessert! It’s a new favorite that I’m sure will make its appearance more than once this fall!

Filled with all of the essential fall ingredients to make a delicious dessert, this bundt cake will for sure fit the bill for any party or get-together! The ooey-gooey glaze drizzled on top makes this just about perfect! The cake is one of my favorite things to satisfy my sweet tooth so if you’re like me you will love these recipes like Kentucky butter cake, churro cupcakes, and this delicious coconut cream cake!

Apple Bundt Cake

For me, nothing screams fall like the combination of apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. This cake is one of my favorite ways to satisfy my apple-loving heart! It is baked to perfection and tastes just how a cake should. Moist, fluffy, light, and sweet. The texture is incredible and then when you top it off with a sweet praline glaze it really takes it over the top and makes it extra special! Add in the fact that this is a bundt cake so it not only tastes amazing but it looks so beautiful too, you will be reaching for this recipe every time you need to bake for any guests!

This cake makes the perfect dessert or a fantastic Sunday brunch option! It is so simple and easy to make. The hardest part is waiting an entire 55 minutes for it to bake in the oven before you can eat it!! It is simply too irresistible for those who love cake and it gets gobbled up so quickly, you may even want to make an extra! I don’t know what it is about Fall but the baking level is taken up a notch. This recipe is no exception and will be one that you love and look forward to every autumn!

Ingredients for Praline Apple Bundt Cake

Made up of all the delicious fall ingredients that I love, this bundt cake will surely deliver exceptional taste. Most of the ingredients you will already have in your kitchen gives you no excuse not to make this and eat it up today! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

• Light sour cream: You can use Greek yogurt if you don’t have any sour cream on hand!
• Canola oil: This will add moisture to the cake.
• Eggs: I always see the best results when my eggs are at room temperature before I start baking.
• Vanilla: Adds sweetness to the cake.
• Brown sugar: Make sure to lightly pack the brown sugar into your measuring cup.
• Baking powder: This lightens the texture creating bubbles in the cake. This is what makes a cake so fluffy!
• Baking soda: Baking soda helps your cake to rise and not be flat and chewy.
• Salt: A must have ingredient, salt enhaces all of the other flavors in the ingredients!
• Cinnamon: This is where it starts to taste like Fall.
• Flour: I like to use an all purpose flour in this cake.
• Apples: You will use apples twice in this recipe, some will be chopped and others will be shredded!
• Pecans: Chop, toasted and divide these.

Glaze

• Brown sugar: This is going to be the main ingredient that you taste! It’s so delicious!
• Milk (or cream): Use this for the glaze to take on a creamy consistency.
• Butter: Unsalted butter should be used for this glaze.
• Powdered sugar: This is what will actually stick all of the ingredients together and make it just the right thickness.

Lets Make a Cake!

Apples are great things to change up a dessert because they are usually affordable and easy to come by. This apple praline bundt cake really capitalizes on the apple flavor and is mixed with the cinnamon and the creamy glaze, this recipe will make your mouth water! Let’s try it out and make a cake!

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease a 10 cup bundt pan.
2. Whisk: In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream or yogurt, oil, eggs and vanilla. Whisk in brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add in dry ingredients: Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and stir until combined. Stir in flour just until combined. Stir in chopped and shredded apples and 1 cup pecans.
4. Bake: Pour into greased bundt pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack to cool to room temperature.
5. Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly.
6. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Stir in powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Let cool 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly before pouring over cooled cake. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup pecans.

Bundt Cake Tips

This praline apple bundt cake is decadent and delicious! I’m not kidding when I say that this turns out tasting amazing and it looks gorgeous as well. Bundt cake pans are so awesome that way! Feel free to make this your own by changing up the glaze to frosting or add different toppings of your choice! Any other kinds of nuts, berries, or even chocolate chips would be delightful! Here are some more tips to make this recipe turn out just right!

• Peeling the Apples: I didn’t peel the apples for this recipe, but if you prefer to, you can!
• Get the cake out: To get the cake out once it’s cooked, let it sit for 15 minutes. Then take a butter knife and run it along the inside edges so that it gently seperates the cake from the pan. When you remove the cake, between the cooking spray and this trick, it should come out pefectly shaped!
• Using a bundtlet pan: If you want to make these into individual servings using a bundtlet pan, change your cook time to 25-30 minutes instead.

How to Store Praline Apple Bundt Cake

If you have leftovers from this recipe, you will definitely want to know how to store them so that you can snack on them whenever you get a chance! Here are some tips on how to do that!

• Counter: You can store this in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days!
• Freezer: If you want to freeze an entire cake or leftovers, just do so WITHOUT the glaze on top. (The glaze doesn’t have the same texture after freezing.) You can store it in your freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To thaw, just place it in your fridge until it’s soft.

More Apple Recipes for the Fall

As easy as apples are to come by during the fall, I really like to incorporate them into as many recipes as possible! Apples are such a hit our house because they can be used at breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time! Which means that I am always looking for new ways to cook them. Here are some of my favorite apple recipes to try. I know that you will love them as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Desserts

Apple Churro Cheesecake Bars

Salads

Broccoli Apple Salad

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Praline Apple Bundt Cake

Praline Apple Bundt Cake is loaded with apples, pecans and covered in a brown sugar praline glaze — the perfect fall dessert! It's a new favorite that I'm sure will make its appearance more than once this fall!!

Course Cake, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple bundt cake, apple bundt cake recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings 12 slices

Calories 642kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 cup light sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 cup canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 apples finely chopped
• 1 apple shredded
• 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans, divided

Glaze

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup milk or cream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered icing sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10 cup bundt pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream or yogurt, oil, eggs and vanilla. Whisk in brown sugar until smooth.
• Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and stir until combined. Stir in flour just until combined. Stir in chopped and shredded apples and 1 cup pecans.
• Pour into greased bundt pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 15-20 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack to cool to room temperature.

Glaze

• In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Stir in powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Let cool 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly before pouring over cooled cake. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup pecans.

Notes

Updated on August 24, 2021

Originally Posted on September 20, 2016

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg

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Homemade Hoisin Sauce

Rich, sweet, and salty, hoisin sauce is the perfect foundation for all of your Asian-inspired dishes. This homemade variation packs so much delicious flavor, you won’t want store-bought again!

Hoisin sauce is the mouthwatering secret ingredient for an array of Asian dishes. My glazed salmon, General Tso’s chicken, and seared ahi tuna are just a few that utilize this super flavorful ingredient!

Easy Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe

Everyone knows and loves soy sauce, but today I’m here to tell you about its awesome cousin- hoisin sauce. Both soy and hoisin sauces are made with a soybean base, but I’m going to give you the lowdown on why you need to incorporate this underrated sauce into your cooking. Hoisin sauce is packed with all the flavors you love- garlic, pepper, and sriracha. However, it has a few other ingredients that give it its distinct flavor and texture. Peanut butter, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to name a few! These flavors are all amazing on their own. But combine them all together, and you have a delicious and complex result! It hits every taste- sweet, tangy, salty, and umami.

The best thing about hoisin sauce is that a little goes a long way. This is a super-concentrated sauce and will last you a long time; considering that most recipes only require a few tablespoons for a tasty flavor boost! The sauce, thick and dark, can be used as a glaze, for stir-fry, and even a dipping sauce! Additionally, it adds the most delicious-looking, caramel color to rice and noodles. Hoisin sauce also works as a great marinade! It infuses meat and seafood with a perfectly fragrant, mouthwatering flavor while also keeping it super tender! Sticky Asian glazed chicken and hoisin shrimp are star examples of this delicious process. It’s time to mix up a few simple ingredients to have this versatile sauce on hand! I know hoisin sauce will become one of your new favorites.

Ingredients Needed for Hoisin Sauce

My favorite part of this recipe is that all of these ingredients were just sitting in my cupboard! They came together to create the most flavorful end result. You’ll love it in your cooking!

• Soy Sauce: Soy sauce will give your hoisin a boost of salty goodness. I like to use Kikkoman soy sauce in my cooking! If you want to watch your sodium, you can use light soy sauce here.
• Molasses: This will thicken up your hoisin sauce. We want that perfect glaze-like texture here.
• Sesame Oil: Sesame oil adds a distinct nutty flavor to your hoisin sauce. It is one of the key ingredients for getting a complex, rich flavor. Ottogi is my favorite brand!
• Rice Vinegar: This is where the tang comes in. Rice vinegar adds the perfect hint of sweetness and tanginess. I use Marukan brand rice vinegar in this recipe.
• Peanut Butter: Who knew peanut butter was such a versatile ingredient? This gives your hoisin sauce its amazing thick texture and umami flavor.
• Garlic: I use finely minced garlic in this recipe for a strong, savory flavor.
• Sriracha Sauce: Sriracha adds the perfect hint of spiciness. You can adjust to taste if you want a sauce with more heat!
• Ground Pepper: Add for flavorful, earthy goodness.
• Water: Add water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
• Cornstarch: This will help your sauce thicken up nicely.

Making Homemade Hoisin Sauce

This is the perfect quick and easy hoisin sauce recipe. Really, all you have to do is mix all of your ingredients together! You can easily keep it on hand for all of your cooking needs.

1. Whisk Ingredients Together: First, in a small saucepan over medium high heat whisk together the soy sauce, molasses, sesame oil rice vinegar, peanut butter, garlic, sriracha, and pepper.
2. Add Cornstarch: Next, in a small bowl combine water and cornstarch. Whisk it into the sauce.
3. Simmer: Continue to simmer until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Hoisin Sauce Tips and Tricks

Here are a handful of easy tips to help you perfect this tasty sauce! You are going to love how these Cantonese flavors upgrade your dishes.

• Adjusting Consistency: If your sauce is too watery, you can add a bit of cornstarch as needed to thicken it up. Vice versa, a tablespoon of water at a time can help to thin out sauce that has become too thick. Keep in mind that traditionally this sauce is served on the thicker side.
• Using Soybean Paste: Traditionally, soybean paste is used in place of peanut butter. Using this will give your sauce more of a savory, miso-like flavor. It can be found at your local Asian supermarket!
• Sauté Garlic: For a pop of savory, smoky flavor, you can brown your garlic in a skillet before adding it to your mixture.
• Adding More Spice: If you like your sauces hot, you can add an extra dash of sriracha or chili powder until you have reached your desired flavor!

What to Use Hoisin Sauce For

From stir fries to noodle bowls, hoisin sauce will work in nearly every kind of dish for a pop of Cantonese flavor! We have been loving this as a dipping sauce in my house. I love to serve hoisin sauce up with appetizers like wontons, dumplings and spring rolls. It enhances foods that you wouldn’t think were able to taste any better!

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Storing Leftover Hoisin Sauce

Hoisin sauce can easily be made and stored for a pop of delicious Asian flavor, whenever! If you are anything like me, you are going to want to put this on everything!

• In the Refrigerator: Hoisin sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. I like to keep mine in an airtight glass jar.
• In the Freezer: Store your hoisin sauce in an airtight container or jar. It will keep for up to 3 months! A little separation may occur once its thaw, so give it a good mix before serving!

More Delicious Homemade Sauces

I love making sauces at home! I know after trying these other homemade recipes, you will too! So many of them utilize pantry staples, so its easy to throw them together! The best part is you can customize each to your own personal tastes. Here are more tried and true sauce recipes your family will go crazy over!

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Yum Yum Sauce

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Homemade Buffalo Sauce

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Hoisin Sauce

Rich, sweet, and salty, hoisin sauce is the perfect foundation for all of your Asian-inspired dishes. This homemade variation packs so much delicious flavor, you won't want store-bought again!

Course Sauce

Cuisine Asian American

Keyword hoisin sauce, hoisin sauce recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 8 tablespoons

Calories 61kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 Tablespoons molasses
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 garlic cloves finely minced
• 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

• In a small saucepan over medium high heat whisk together the soy sauce, molasses, sesame oil rice vinegar, peanut butter, garlic, sriracha, and pepper.
• In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch. Whisk it into the sauce. Continue to simmer until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers

We’re excited to partner with Reynolds Wrap® for this sponsored recipe

Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers are the perfect way to enjoy kabobs this summer. Get grilling with this easy to make chicken that has all the flavor on each skewer!

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil makes clean up much easier and is great for sticky food because it won’t get stuck on the pan. Grilled Citrus Salmon with Pineapple Salsa, Easy Mini Burritos or Grilled Pizza are even more great recipes to try with Reynolds Wrap®.

Grilled Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers

Start your evening off with a delicious and simple dinner. I love making skewers on the grill in the summer time. It is quick and easy to assemble and add right onto the grill. The chicken has a nice garlic ranch flavoring and becomes tender and juicy once cooked. Add vegetables on the skewers to add flavor and a soft, crunchy texture that completes the meal. The chicken and vegetables make the perfect combination!

With the help of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil, the skewers are assembled and laid flat on the Reynolds Wrap® non stick foil. To help keep the grill clean and free from the chicken sticking or the vegetables falling through the grates. Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil will cook the chicken skewers perfectly, giving it a steamy covering while grilling it from the inside out, without any of the chicken and vegetables getting stuck to the foil. These garlic ranch chicken skewers are so tender and flavorful your family is going to be begging for more.

Garlic Ranch Chicken Ingredients:

Easy ingredients that are always on hand. Cut the chicken into the same size for the best cooking. Slice the vegetables to a similar size and add them in-between the chicken. Together the garlic ranch flavor and Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil will create the perfect dinner!

• Dry Ranch Dressing Mix: Simple way of adding the most flavor to your chicken.
• Olive Oil: Mix well with the dressing to create a baste that can be brushed over the chicken and vegetables.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Gives a sweet and spicy taste to the ingredients.
• Garlic: Adds some intense flavoring over the chicken skewers.
• Chicken: Cut into 1 inch chunks of pieces.
• Bell Peppers, Red Onion and Zucchini: Chop evenly and flat to be able to slide onto the skewers evenly.
• Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil: Create a grill packet using foil to help cook, grill and steam the chicken and vegetable skewers.
• Wooden Skewers: Great for holding onto the chicken and vegetables while cooking.

Let’s Grill Some Chicken Skewers!

A trick using the Reynolds Wrap® non stick foil is to make a grill shield by folding a sheet of foil in thirds like a business letter. Slip it under the exposed parts of bamboo skewers when grilling kebabs to help keep them from burning.

1. Whisk Together Ingredients: Preheat grill to medium-high heat.  In a large bowl whisk together the dry ranch mix, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and garlic.  Add in the chicken, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion and zucchini and toss to coat.
2. Prepare Skewers: Lay down a sheet of foil with the dull side up.  Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the wooden skewers.  Lay evenly across the foil.  Fold up the edges and tightly close around the skewers.
3. Grill the Chicken Skewers: Place the foil pack on the fire or grill.  Let the kaboobs grill on each side about 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout and no longer pink.

How Long Do You Soak Bamboo Skewers?

It is best to soak bamboo or wooden skewers for about 30 minutes long. You can even soak them overnight in water. Well, soaked skewers will last longer on the grill without burning up the ends of the sticks.

Variation of Skewers:

Try a variation of ways to make your kabobs. Add fruits and vegetables, substitute meat and create fun ways to season your skewers. The options are endless this grilling season!

• Vegetables: Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Red Onions, mushrooms and Potatoes.
• Fruits: Pineapple or Tomatoes
• Meat: Switch out the meat with steak, pork or add in shrimp and scallops.
• Seasoning: Make your own garlic ranch seasoning or try a chicken marinade instead.

What Temperature Do You Grill Skewers At?

Chicken is grills quickly! Place the chicken skewer foil packet on the grill directly. Prepare the grill for direct heat grilling over medium to medium-high heat. This ranges from 350 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the grill. Allow the grill to preheat for about 10 to 15 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to determine if your chicken is cooked through properly before taking it off the skewers.

More MUST Try Skewer Recipes:

• THEE BEST Grilled Shrimp
• Teriyaki Beef Skewers
• Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers 
• Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
• Steak Fajita Skewers with Avocado Chimichurri

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Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers

Garlic Ranch Chicken Skewers are the perfect way to enjoy kabobs this summertime. Get grilling with this easy to make chicken that has all the flavor on each skewer!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken skewers

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 403kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 package dry ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 pound of chicken cut into 1 inch squares
• 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch squares
• 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch squares
• 1 red onion cut into 1 inch squares
• 1 zucchini sliced
• Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
• 4-5 wooden skewers

Instructions

• Preheat grill to medium high heat. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ranch mix, olive oil, apple cider vinegar and garlic. Add in the chicken, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion and zucchini and toss to coat.
• Lay down a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with the dull side up. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto the wooden skewers. Lay evenly across the foil. Fold up the edges and tightly close around the skewers.
• Place the foil pack on the fire or grill. Let grill on each side about 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout and no longer pink.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1330mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1295IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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