APPLE-HONEY-WALNUT STUFFED BUNDT CAKE

Apple-honey-walnut stuffed bundt cake image

Provided by sherry monfils

Categories Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1/2 c chopped, toasted walnuts
1/3 c dried apple pieces, chopped. you can find these in the dried fruit section
3 Tbsp honey
1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3-3/4 c sifted flour
2-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1-2/3 c sugar
1 c soft butter
5 large eggs, room temp
1-1/4 c apple juice
2 tsp vanilla
1 can(s) cream cheese frosting
2-3 Tbsp apple juice

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 325. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan w/ cooking spray. In small bowl combine walnuts, dried apples, honey and cinnamon. Set aside.
2. In large bowl combine sifted flour, baking powder and salt. In another large bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add apple juice and vanilla. Beat until combined.
3. Slowly beat flour mix into egg/butter mix until combined. Spread 1/2 the batter into pan, smoothing it out w/ the back of a spoon. Using the same spoon, run the back of spoon in a ring around the batter to make a deep channel. Sprinkle walnut mix into channel. Press the walnut mix into batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling. Smooth the top down w/ a knife. Bake for 50 mins or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cake cool. Transfer to a plate. Spoon about 1/2 the container of cream cheese frosting into a micro-safe bowl. Add 2-3 tbsp apple juice. Microwave for 10 seconds or until smooth. Drizzle glaze over top of cake. If desired, sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top of glaze.